Samuel Hodgdon Esqr per Boat - Philadelphia Maria Hodgdon 18th July 1800 Recd 24 she wants some small articles Bordentown July 18th 1800 By and old acquaintance of yours, Mr. Nietzes, I was favoured with your letter of the 15th. I was made happy by hearing of your health, and that of the family’s, at the same time, I fear your too close attention to the duties of your Office, will, unless you devote some part to exercise, impair your constitution. I am surprised you have not visited your friend Mr Montgomery, though I must confess, had you have rode that far, I should begin to feel myself neglected, that you did not extend your ride to this village. I will enclose the list of articles [which] you will oblige me by sending, with my friend Eliza Carson. [?jamin] you say has arrived in Boston, and is well, I should write to him shortly. “The Children you say skips like Lambs”, I don’t know anything that offersaffords me so much pleasure as hearing they are well, and in that innocent state, which I hope they will always be emolient of - Aunt Hodgdon has never answered my letter. I make excuses for her in this way, her antipathy to writing, I should not however suppose, she would feel that reluctance to a Niece. I hear several of the Public Offices are removed to Washington do let me know, how yours is stationed. in Philadelphia I hope - remember me Affectionately to all friends. Mrs. Ritchie has been [indispend?], I hope she is now mending. I present you her respects - Let me receive an answer to this by next Boat - Adieu Yours Maria Hodgdon PS my love to Uncle - Saml Hodgdon Esqr