Ther by your friend Jones: he has paid me the money I mentioned in my last not choosing to risk the carriage of it — We have little except our own noces. duty falls heavy on me because all the rest are absent on furlow: they have their pleasure now, I hope that mine is to come. What are Congress doing any thing for the army; I hope our General was well received; we wish for him back; the Indians fear him more then they love the United States. the rest from your friend; I am busily filling the Ice-house & have not a moment to spare. remember me as before, & believe me to be with much esteem D.B. your humble Servant [signature]