Dear Norton

I wrote you fully 25th May P the Bell Capt Moodie since which I have not the pleasure of a letter from you. I shou'd have wrote you by Capt Esten who sailed a few days since but we were then in some Confusion from a report of the Arrival of some Troops, which proved false, in a few hours after the Express went from this Town we had 120 Men down to assist us if we had found it necessary. for my part I dont apprehend they can spare any from Boston, from the last Accounts they have warm work there for particular News. I must beg leave to refer you to the Gentleman who will deliver this, & to the papers sent you herewith. Capt Esten carried home a passenger whom no American ought to notice, he has behaved in a very unbecomeing manner here & is despied by every Friend to his Country

I have taken the liberty of giving you this hint, that you may not be a stranger to his Character. I shall expect if no other opportunity offers you will write me now & then by the packet. I have not to add except my best wishes for your health & happiness in which I am joined by Mrs Reynolds. I am &c.