I must now write myself dear Bob always respectfully
Yours
Philip V. Fithian
Master Bob Carter
Virginia
[Letter of Philip V. Fithian to Councillor Robert Carter]
Greenwich Octobr. 17th. 1775.
Hon: Sir.
I was much gratified at your indulgent permission of your Son to visit, for a time, these northern Provinces. I think it will on the whole, be several ways advantageous to him. When I first saw him, he was feeble, and daily feverish; now he is better—He attended the commencement at Princeton; has been some time in Philadelphia—Seems cheerful—I think entertained—And will not return home without having made some useful observations—I am however fearful, that his constitution is not sufficiently vigorous, without scrupulous attention to exercise and nourishment, to afford him lasting health.
With regard to the public concerns they are here at so high a pass, and so complex, I must refer you to Ben and Mr Peck.
I hear with great anxiety of Mrs Carters Illness; but hope, through the kindness of auspicious Heaven, that before you receive these, She will again enjoy her usual health. You will please to remind her of my constant strong esteem; it flows from the remembrance of a succession of unmerited kindness.