When my brother Steven went hence I was not vp nor well, so that I could not wright to the. I thanke god I am now much better then I was when he left me though I much desire to enioy thy company yet I would not have the crosse thy intentions in staying till that tyme be past. I hoped to fetch the home my selfe, but am yet prevented. I can get noe garden inclosed, nor digged but I heare that in new ground it is best to begin when the weeds are sprung vp for then they will all be killed and grow no more that yeare. put my brother Steven in mind to send me my carbine, as he promised me. So with my best affections and love to the I commend the to the Lord and rest thyne in my best affections