Philadelphia, January 11, 1807
How perfectly did I again recognize my dear Friend in her affectionate letter, and greatfully my love, so does my heart decifer --- all your good. Kind wishes, you are happy and to pray that heaven may continue to you the blessing you ---- is all that your friends need and that the fortunes of years may still keep face with the ---- of you hopes and wishes ----- your beloved children is perhaps all that an affection wish Maria, and yet think not I ask for are enjoyment more than she merits, even wishing in the ages scales in which poor -----------.