This by Mr. Bird, of Virginia, is my fourth Lettr. since I left home, but have not had the pleasure of receiving one Line save from my Brother Bars [Barnabas] (1). I wish to know, whither You propose to keep Your Word, & see Philadelphia. If so, in what readiness are you, and how do you propose to set out? I sent a peice of Linnen by Capt Champlin, which cost Six Shillings this Currancy per Yd-which hope You have received.

   The Congress begin to Talk out Doors of adjourning Eastward as farr as Albany or Hartford, therefore judge it best, for You, to set out as early, as the first of October for this place. Have Nothing New worth sending You. Compts. To all Freinds. Love to the Family. Am in my old usual Way Committeeing it away, & busy. As Usual, am Your Affectionate Husband (2) Silas Deane

   RC (CtHi).