Chapter CLV: Letter CLIII: To J---- S----, Esq

Nov. 1, 1780.

DEAR SIR,

I TRUST, in God’s good providence, this will find Mrs. S-- in perfect health; and you so well, that it shall remain a doubt which is heartiest.--I am in the way of being well--the gout in both feet and legs--I go upon all-fours--the conflict has been sharp; I hope the end is near--I never remembered them to have swelled so much.--I believe my preserver, Dr. N--f--d, would allow it to be a decent fit;--my grateful respects attend him: the issue is deferred till the gout subsides, and I find my breath somewhat better; but I can find no position easy.--I inclose you the topic of the day.--Mrs. Sancho joins me in every wish for the felicity of our much-loved friends, yourself, and better self.

IGN. SANCHO.