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LETTER CXLI.

I left home on the Monday (July 29th) after your
departure: four dismal days I passed by myself, and one
night with Colonel M. On Friday evening we had a reviving
shower, and a sprinkle on Saturday; whereupon it
turned suddenly cold, and has continued so almost ever since.
I called at Peter R's.; and, on Tuesday morning, July 30th,
we had a large fire: also, the night before. On Tuesday I
reached Dr. R's; and, on the 1st instant, this place. I have
sold my tobacco for twenty dollars, payable the 1st of July
next.

Dr. and Mrs. B. had set out for Philadelphia the day before
my arrival. They will be at the Warm Springs about
the last of this month. I have been seeking a private opportunity
to send you a letter from your father, which I received
on Sunday, July 28th. I shall give it, with this, into
the care of Mr. T. T.

Mr. and Mrs. C., and Mr. and Mrs. W., and Messrs. M.,
J., and T., inquire particularly after you. I go up, to-day,
with the two first, as far as H. H's., on my way homeward:
M. will accompany me. I met St. George at R's., on the
1st instant. He looks very well. Richmond has been clear
of dust, heat, and insects, for ten days past: it has even verdure.

You may imagine how anxious I am to hear from you.
May God bless you, my son.