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I have liv'd prudently - in fact I had no choice - for my
purse could not afford me those luxuries I had been used to
but my outdoor friends have been very kind in sending such
little affairs as they suppos'd would be acceptable - you by
this time perceive that I have nothing new to tell you
even of myself - Phil'a {Philadelphia} has been extremely dull I am told
the past winter - the Company of Comedians very weak -
& the circus thinly attended - Politics have run high
[?] party spirit has been very virulent - Fenno
like a mad boy has relinquish'd his gazette & so
topsy turvy are the times getting that I should not be at
all surpriz'd to see Baches Aurora become a minister-
ial paper - the fever is dreaded the ensuing season
as it is suppos'd that the plans for its prevention
will not be effected untill the season is far advanc'd - indeed
Phil'a {Philadelphia} has a dreadful perspective - now Brother George
be as good as your word - & send the lengthy letter
you promise me - I had allmost forgot to congratulate
you on the prospect you have of being soon a
father - accept my felicitations - adieu & believe
me ever most truly & sincerely your
Friend & affectionate
Brother -
R Isaacs - Junior

{Debtors Apartment Philadelphia} March 11th 1799
Dear Sally -
Your short letter was most gratefully rec'd -
& I hope you will have frequent deputations of a similar
nature - pray never again be so inattentive - & let me entreat
you to continue to write especially during my present unhappy
situation - tell me every thing about your assemblies - & the
little chit-chat that is passing in {New} Haven - what young
ladies are courted - who married - & whether any have
broke their necks sleighing this winter - & how many
drawers of baby linnen you have filled - & whether any
smart beaux has step'd up to sister Sophia yet -
I am told by sister Grace that she is quite an
Amazonian young lady - do Sally persuade her to
write me a line - I shall write to her soon - yes
very soon for my next shall be to her ladyship -
accept Sally my warmest thanks for your attention to my
little girls - I love you more than ever for it - adieu
I am your bubber R Isaacs