You will probably be in Town as soon as this Letter, and I do myself the Pleasure of writing to you now, as I expect to be on the Road to Boston before another post-Day.1

I flatter myself that your Excursion has been beneficial to your Health, and that our friends at Rye regretted your leaving them. Essex2 will also recieve a few Lines from me by this Opportunity— I wish to number him and you among my Correspondents, and to recieve frequent Letters from you both.

They who wish to write well, should write often; and that consideration is one of the many motives which induce me to request the favor of your correspondence. As Politeness dictates Punctuality, Remarks on that Head will be unnecessary—one little Letter a week can require but little Time; and as you will experience no Difficulties from want of Leisure, so I am well persuaded you will experience none from want of Inclination.— Be always mindful however not to write such Things (unless on particular & pressing occasions) as, in case your Letter should miscarry, would give you Concern— God bless and guide You my dear Peter I am your very affectionate Father