more fun may be expected if the report be true, as we shall calculate to retake the garrison—whither I shall be sent on the expedition or remain here is yet undetermined—be that as it may—I shall write you again from that or this.

Pvt. Samuel and family would be remember'd to Sister and Brothers, will revert to my former letters, which are true representations of the present state of my love regard, unfeigned affection and gratitude—I would write this all—but have not time—being constantly employed in prescribing for the sick and noting the progress of symptoms and proper treatment of a great variety of diseases. [illegible]