[To the Hon. Charles Thomps—] 25 Dec. 1789 [forwarding [undecipherable] [undecipherable] 6[undecipherable]] [M, thomson] [3301 XXV-71] Harriton Dec. 25. 1789 Dear Sir, Last evening I was honored with the receipt of your letter of the 2^d and I thank you for the favour you did me in forwarding the letter from Major [undecipherable] and for your kind wishes and hopes in my favour. I can assure you that whether I look to the share I have had in the late glorious revolution, or forward to the prospects which open to view in consequence of this happy event; whether I reflect on our escape from the galling yoke of depressing tyranny or on the fair chance now given for the spread of freedom through this immense continent I enjoy a pleasing satisfaction. In regard to my present Situation, my time is so occupied with business & Study, so divided between my farm and my books that I have not found one hour hang heavy on me since I came here, nor do I believe I soon Shall. I have such a confidence in your friendship that I think it unnecessary to apologize for troubling you with the care of the enclosed letter. You will therefore be pleased to accept the compliments of the season and an assurance of the respect & esteem with which I am D. Sir your most obedient humble serv't Cha Thomson