Some months ago my daughter delivered to me your kind invitation to make your hospitable mansion my home while supplying the office of Mr Hatch[. . .] It was my sincere intention Sir to have thanked you in person and it has often given me pain that I did not so[. . .] I am also indebted to Mrs Randolph & the ladies for their very kind attentions to my dear children[. . .] I hope you are getting over the painful accident you have suffered Permit me Sir to wish you every blessing and believe to be