Scripto | Transcribe Page

[page 4]

Return continue to assure me that our dear Patient advances, tho slowly, in the acquisition of strength & I have even hopes of seeing them both under my roof before the summer passes away –

To

M^rs Hayley
at Thomas Hatrell's Esqr
Newcastle

Staffordshire

The medical part of my travelling History has almost exhausted my paper; I must therefore reserve what I meant to say of my dear Brother Bard for my next Letter – adieu - I expect much pleasure from a chearful [sic] account of yr journey – Heaven bless you - Tom joins in this Benediction & in every kind wish to you with yr affectionate H