University of Virginia Library

LETTER CL.

I scribbled a few lines to you, my dear Theodore, on
Saturday evening last, at which time I was labouring under
the effects of fresh cold, taken in going to and coming from
the House, where I delivered my valedictory. It was nearer
being, than I then imagined, a valedictory to this world.
That night, and the next day and night, I hung suspended
between two worlds, and had a much nearer glimpse than I
have ever yet taken of the other. In my agony, I thought
repeatedly of your situation when I bled you. I am barely
able to write, to tell you, that if you have not sent off Spot
and Roanoke, to detain them, unless you will use them yourself,
as I am doubtful whether I shall be able to travel by the
end of the session.

No farther news from H. T. Adieu!