To Mrs. Hall Date: OTLEY, April 24, 1776. DEAR PATTY, Since I recovered my strength after my late fever, I have scarcely known what pain or weakness or weariness meant. My health is far better and more uninterrupted than it was when I was five-and-twenty. I was then much troubled with a shaking hand. But all that is over. I am glad Peter Hare has a little care for his mother. You may call upon Mr. Atlay, and desire him to give you two guineas for her. And whatever her son will allow her quarterly, I will allow her the same. I much approve of her being with you.' It may prove a great blessing to her. It is not improbable a voyage will save Betty Appleton's life. I think it will either kill or cure. Let us live to-day! I am, dear Patty, Your affectionate friend and Brother.