I have recd you[. . .]tter with the proceedings of the venerable band of [. . .]olutionary officers & souldiers which assembled at Reading on the [. . .]f Aug. the sufferings of the times of that trying con[. . .] are past & their recollections delightful. I sympathise with your feelings, pray that you may live long in health & prosperity, and that the principles for which you fought & blad may be eternal. and I salute you with brotherly affection

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