My dear Brother

'Tis a long time indeed since you have favd me with a letter. You have inclosed Acct Sales for 4 hhds of Tobo recd P the Friendship Roman nett proceds £20.4.8 to your credt which taking all things into consideration must be esteemed tolerable good sales; however the Tobo that comes home this year will nett nearly as much again as that did which came here last year, so that you will not lose by stopg the exportn one year. As it evidently be for your own advantage I shall expect a large consignt this season from you & if my friends do not exert themselves, I shall be badly off, having sent out 2 large ships. ー The Public Newspapers give you enough of Politics & the Ministers by Acts of Parliat, Addresses & the Armament sent to America, speak too plainly that nothing but the Sword shall decide the contest with you. You have been declared Rebels, by the Parliat & K[ing]. as Rebels, you know what you have to rely on. I am perfectly persuaded, if America is firm, & will boldly support her rights to the last extremity, it will never be in the power of these wicked and Blood-thirsty Ministers to enslave her Sons. Unanimity among the Colonies will absolutely insure success. Let not the whole Burthen fall on any one, two three or four Colonies. A general good must be obtained by a general exertion. Mrs Lee, her Patriot Son W.L. & our Br A[rthur] (who was called to the Bar last week) are well & join me in affecte Love to our dear sister & the Childrenー