We hope to get some ready by the time the next ship sails, and then we will furnish you with the best the country affords.
From a letter of January 30, 1812, to his parents I select the following passages:-- "On Tuesday last I dined at Mr.West's, who requested to be particularly remembered to you.

He is extremely attentive and polite to me.

He called on me a few days ago, which I consider a very marked attention as he keeps so confined that he seldom pays any visits....
"I have changed my lodgings to No.

82 in the same street [Great Titchfield Street], and have rooms with young Leslie of Philadelphia who has just arrived.

He is very promising and a very agreeable room-mate.