So I cou'd not finde courrage to tell her.

Before I die I shal speek planely for the saik of C.and M.and ye little one.

I shal cum to U.erly nex weak to make my Wille, and this time shal chainge my umour no more.

I have burnt ye laste, not likeing it." This passage occurs in the last letter, amongst the packet confided to me.

The letter is dated September 5, 1774.