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LETTER CXLIII.

The enclosed letter, from Mr. C., will probably remind
you of a conversation between us, the day before St. George
embarked for Philadelphia. I have now been here eighteen
days, and not a line have I received from Virginia, except
T's. and M's. letters. I say from Virginia, because I have
received two other letters; one from England, written by Mr.
Wilberforce, on the subject of colonizing the free blacks.

We have had delightful weather during the last fortnight.
It reminds me of affairs at home—particularly the carriage
of the tobacco, for which it is especially favourable.

My health has been very indifferent since I came here; but
I think I have derived some benefit from a nightly dose of
magnesia, a small tea spoonful.

Let me hear how you are. I am here, except when in the
house, almost as much alone as when at home.

Farewell, my dear Theodore.