Kegotank 29th August 1805
Dear Charles
I wrote to you the day before yesterday per the Sloop J.U., but as she is yet here at the Inlet and may not get out altho the wind is fast. I shall not pass over a more certain opportunity to inform you that we are all in good health. James is much restored, and Henrietta’s complaint on the side of leg nearly quite well. Robert’s wound (from the Kick of a horse) is fast getting well, and promises this morning less mutilation of his underlip, that appearances have threaten’d, so that under Providence. We are tolerably happy here yet, and I trust we shall not forfeit the blessings at least till the return of your Mamma and my affectionate Partner, whose welfare and establishment I have much at heart. Your Momma is on board the Sloop and has Amy’s bed to sleep on. Henry is as yesterday well and should not the Sloop get out to day, he will be on shore in the Evening. He will take Notice of some trifles on board for you. I have nothing to add, but repeat my affectionate love for you all and my prayers for your general protection. Do pray guard agt the