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No 48. Boston, 8 March, 1810.

Dear Sir,

I am in town, not only to attend Thurs-
day Lecture, but alas! for me, to preach it. I am
now at you son John's store, and can spare you
10 minutes.

Thursday before last, 22 Feb. I brought
out Eliza and Elisabeth, who had been tarrying in
Boston with her aunt.

The next day, brother John & wife
with their two children came out, & spent a
generous day with us. I forgot to mention Wm's
daughter, who is really a fine child and who ap-
pears not only contented, but happy.

On the 26 Feb. I attended the
funeral of Mrs Howe at Dorchester, my beloved
Aunt, the only surviving sister of my mother. She
was a truly pious and intelligent woman, and
has left a long written legacy of advice and
instruction to her children.

1 March I dined at Mr Tyng's,
who lately married Betsy Higginson. We had a
considerable party.