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Sha te Jany
Kegotank Febry 5th = 1804
In replying to yours of the 28 December, I can only repeat what I wrote you in a former letter: “That a compliance with your wishes, would, in this, as in all other cases, be my chief happiness.” The flattering prospect of seeing your mother here is a source of uncommon pleasure. I trust nothing will prevent the accomplishment of her journey, and be assured everything in our power will be done to render her time agreeable.
I shall anxiously look forward to the appointed time of your arrival here. Tis said nothing continues always in one course, I will therefore hope my share of disappointments in this world have