Mrs A. Oct. 26 and 30 1799 President of the United States Trenton XXXI 229

My Dearest Friend A…, East Chester October 26 1799 I have only time whilst the stage stops a few moments to say that I received yours of 24 last evening. The day was not forgotten by me. Mrs Smith invited Mr Otis & family to dine with us upon the occasion, and the token of New England Thanksgiving a fine plumb pudding, and the company toasted the day & many happy returns of it- Your Letter added to the pleaure of the day informing me, that the old maidens with their [undecipherable] coverings had cured you of your cold, a wife should never suffer a rival in kindness or attention; and when I return to Quincy I expect to find a covering of the same kind for you. having got [undecipherable] [to send?] for a couple of them from his recommendation of them, and he writes me that Mrs. Pitcairn had sent them- Brisler is just come. But poor little John was yesterday seizd with the mumps he will crop to day. and step on the [undecipherable] if the child should be sick I shall be ready to meet you when ever you appoint a time, monday week I [fixed?], but will be sooner if you think best and Brisler can get on Let me hear from you Yours in [haste?] AA