Both your letters are come to hand— I have been to Kent & provided Accommodations for the Family in case of a Retreat—

I have endeavoured done every thing in my power to get your Books removed, but in vain, not a Wagon or Cart to be hired at any rate—the People here being busy in their Harvests— I shall speak to Collo. Hughes today for two Continental teams—if he has them, I make no doubt he’ll be ready to assist us— The Peas are not yet come [to] hand— The Family as usual; except Peggy who has been [illegible] ill with the fever ever since you left us, which is the reason of my not writing to you sooner.

Genl. Sullivan with 2000 Continental Troops are now encamped in the Town of Fishkill, this affair makes the Old Gentlen imagine that the Enemy must ^will^ certainly attempt the River, I could wish he was as easy about the matter as myself—

Mr. Platt of Kent informs me that there is a farm of about 160 Acres with a Comfortable House to be sold near him for about 700 £ Lawful—would it not be better to purchase it, than have the Family in different Houses, However, had I the money of my own, the farm should be mine— The Old Gentn. I believe would soon come into the measure if you was to give him only a hint about it— I am Your Afft. Brother