384.
To his Stepmother.
December 25th, 1779.
Dear Madam,
Inclosed you will receive two draughts for two different terms, which will each be ready for your commands.—I must delay the pleasure of seeing you; but hope I shall write oftener than usual. I wish you joy of the fair ending of the Year. May 1780 be still more propitious for public and private happiness.
I am,
Most truly yours,
E. Gibbon.