I receiued thy leter by Mr. Thorndick I was much troubled that I could not heare from thee I thinke thy house will not bee ready to 142dwell in this winter and it is uncomfortabl for us to liue thus I think thou hadest beter come home this winter for thear is no likelihoud of obtaining a minister this winter.2

i send 4 leters that came by mr. grant the peices you writ for are not ready but i will send them as soone as i can i have many things to write but at this time i am forced to breke of by reason of the speedy returne of the mesinger thy faithfull and obedient wife