Mr. Wolcott letter to Oliver Ellsworth, 1804 January 10

Ms. 74109[CHS STAF MARKING]

Barbados 10th Janry 1804

Dear Sir

I had the favor of your Letter of 20th novr. Delivered me by your amiable son on 7th Inst. I am afraid He has experienced a disagreeable voyage from having fallen to Leward of the Island. But I have the pleasure to advise that I think him recovering his Health- Be assured my good Sir! that every attention in my power Shall be paid to him while He remains on this Island, & my family will feel equal pleasure with myself, in doing all that we can for his comfort & happiness & for the restoration of his valuable Health.- Tomorrow we propose Setting out for our Country residence, where my family

is & will remain Some time - that wholesome air, I am sure will do him great Service & it will afford me the truest gratification, & pleasure to See him about to return to you, in good time perfectly recovered.

with much respect believe me to remain Dsr[Dear sir] Yr most Obsr[Obedient servant]

JWalcott

Oliver Ellsworth Eqr

[ENVELOPE] Oliver Ellsworth Esqr Windsor Connecticut

per Ellmer

[ON BOTTOM OF ENVELOPE:] Mr Wolcott