My dear Br!

By Capt Montgomery to Poto[mac] the 24 Ulto I wrote you largely, & sent a large number of papers, pamphlets &c ー & by this oppty send you another packet besides this Letter. I have little to say on business, having recd only one Letter from you since the Adventure arrived & a short one of Mr [Edward] Browne of March 14 ー Since advice of the engagement in Massachusetts Bay on the 19th Aprl, we are greatly confused expecting that all the ships in America will be stop'd as we are advised that the ship in New York has been unloaded. Shd this really prove the case it will be like a Thunder stroke; as for my own part however injurious it may be to me, I shall submit with patience if the measure is thot beneficial to the public cause. Individuals must suffer in such a contest, therefore every one shd bear his Lot with Fortitude & patience. ー You will no doubt take care to keep me fully advised of every circumstance, & try everymethod that is practicable to get ample remittances made this year as possible. Pray stir up Fauntleroy & admonish him to be vigilant & careful of the Estate. Mrs. Lee has innoculated her little Boy, & is under many apprehensions for him, tho' at present the appearances are favourable. We join in best love to our Sister & the Mount Airy Family. Heaven protect you  Farewell