[Letter from Doc^tr Charles Brown 4 feby 1796 Rec 21 March] [undecipherable] by your friend Jones. he has paid me the money I mentioned in my last not chosing to risk the carriage of it — We lose little except our own necessity; 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