I have written you a friendly Letter though a short one—short for want of time to write more. I have twenty things to say to you but at present must conclude with most respectful Complts to your Lady Family & Connections very cordially your friend,
_________________________________________________________________ 1Of March 25, 1777.
TO JOHN PITTS.
[MS., Samuel Adams Papers, Lenox Library.]
PHILADE July 8 1777
MY DEAR SIR
I do not recollect to have receivd a Letter from [you] of a later Date than the 25 of Decr last, although I have been since writing to you as often as I cod find Leisure. I do not know that I have by any thing I have written given you just Cause of offence. If you think otherwise pray let me know it, and I will make as full Atonement as I am able, for I do assure you I wish to continue a friendly epistolary Correspondence with you. Be so kind as to write me by the very next Post and assure yourself that I am unfeignedly and most cordially,
Yr Friend,
TO RICHARD HENRY LEE.
[MS., Emmet Collection, Lenox Library.]