good woman, I try all ways to get my letters to you, and never fail once a week; how it happens I cannot tell, but the post of late is in a sad way; we have letters which do not come till they are soiled and dirty, that the like was never seen, and sometimes they come with new ones. I am sure I am incapable of neglecting any thing that is either kind in itself, or that I know will give you any comfort; for, as I would not be without your love, so will I never fail you in mine, in little or in great.
"I thank God I am much better this summer than I was last; still I have remembrances of my weakness, which I am apt to think I shall never quite recover; but I sleep very well, and seldom feel any illness in my head, but my eyes are much decayed, but nothing but what is very supportable, and I hope I have a thankful heart for the many comforts which remain to me, unworthy as I am; among which your friendship is every day commemorated, as you are prayed for by me.
"If you leave Nanny with me till she troubles me 'twill be very kind, and she will not suddenly return, for she is truly welcome, and as well as ever I saw her. She does not grow fat, but her flesh is like brawn, and she grows tall with it. I am sure
