University of Virginia Library

n.d.

My very Dear beloved Angelica I have
seated my self to write to you, but my
heart is so sadend by your Absence that
it can scarcly dictate, my Eyes so filled
with tears that I shall not be able to write
you much but Remember. Remember. my
Dear sister of the Assurances of your returning
to us, and do all you can to make your
Absence short. tell Mr. Church for me
of the happiness he will give me, in bring-
=ing you to me, not to me alone but to
fond parents sisters friends and to my
Hamilton who has for you all the affection
of a fond own Brother. I can no more.