It was with no small concern that I lately heard dear D^r. Carrick had been ill, but I was much relieved by hearing almost immediately after, by my Coachman that he had seen him passing the Street in his carriage.

Most earnestly do I hope that he is before this perfectly restored to his usual state of health, and that he does not suffer from the long continuance of this Tropical weather

The ground here more resembles a continual gravel walk, than a green pasture, but the foliage of the trees is more luxuriant than ever, and in many places the leaves are larger than usual.

I hope the grapes I have taken the liberty to send will be found cooling and Salutary after Doctor Carrick’s late indisposition