I hear you have been increasing his Majesty's Subjects, which in these times of War and tribulation is really patriotic.
Malthus
tells us that, were it not for Battle, Murder, and Sudden death, we should be overstocked, I think we have latterly had a redundance of these national benefits, and therefore I give you all credit for your matronly behaviour.
I believe you know that for upwards of two years I have been rambling round the Archipelago, and am returned just in time to know that I might as well have staid away for any good I ever have done, or am likely to do at home, and so, as soon as I have somewhat
repaired
my
irreparable
affairs I shall een go abroad again, for I am heartily sick of your climate and every thing it