To the same [To Hannah Winthrop]
Plymouth February 6th 1779
Why do I not hear from my dear Mrs
Winthrop? Only
one short line have I received this winter from a correspondent I so highly
prize
Had I anything to write from this still quarter that could
excite your attention, you would frequently be interrupted by my intrusions,
but
we are still, quiet, and passive, have little to do with either the political,
the great
or the little world. - Do take up your pen and give us something in the
narrative
style: - but if not disposed to do more, let us hear of your health and
happiness.
I find the longer my pen lies still, the less disposed I am to use it,
and if my friends do not call upon me sometimes, I shall soon forget the
Epistolary style. - Perhaps some may say it is time and that I have
blotted
paper enough already. - But as Politics are out of the question, all future
com
-positions may be very harmless.
Tell the Major to write and let us know how the wind stands
about the Capital, and whether he is not yet become a staunch and decided
Federalist: - if not he is much to be pitied for his
obstinacies.
I hope as soon as the roads are disincumbered and the
weather a little softened, we shall have the pleasure of seeing you at
Plymouth,
with either of your Sons who has leisure and inclination.
Mr Warren writes in sincere
regards to the very highly esteemed
Friend of - - -