26 December 1751
29. Mercy Doddridge, Northampton, to Mrs. Mercy Doddridge, at the Waugh’s in London, 26 December 1751. [f. 53]
Dec 26 1751
My Ever Dear Mamma
As I imagine My Cousin’s Letter will Reach you before you Receive the Little Parcell you ^we^ sent by the Turky & Chine yesterday I know not how to omit inserting a line just to beg Dear Madm you will excuse^ My Troubling you with the Letter Directed to Mrs Lewis: wch you will Greatly oblige Me by sending By the Penny Post: all that I can, now say more: is that, I wish the best of Mamas happiness more Ardently then ware I to fill my Paper I should be capable of telling her, But My Time will not permit me to think of that as, I am told the Post will soon be gone all that, I can, say theirfore is yt I am waiting with the Utmost Impatience for that happy Day that shall restore me to my to my Dearestly Earthly Friend, and that I beg My Dear Excellent Mamma will beleive me with My best Compliments to good Mr Neal & Mr & Mrs Waugh at all times with an unalterable Sincerity her
Ever Grateful
Very Obedient & Most Obliged
Mercy Doddridge
My sisters are well & send their Most affectionate Duty with my Brother who is grately obligd by yr Charming Letter
Address: To | Mrs Doddridge | at Mr Waugh’s at the Turks Head | in Lombard Street | London
Postmark: Dec 27
Note on address page: Cousin Molly | and Dr Mercy | Dec 27 1751