Chapter CXLV: Letter CXLIII: To J---- S----, Esq

July 5, 1780.

DEAR SIR,

I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

I am ever yours,
Dear Sir, to command,

I. SANCHO.