7 February and 8 July 1771

64. Mary Doddridge (cousin), Northampton, to Mrs. Mercy Doddridge, Sr., [no location given, but clearly at Tewkesbury], 7 February 1771. [f. 41]

She is thankful for Mercy's last letter to her and news of Mrs. Isted and that she has prepared something that she wishes Mercy to give to Mrs. Abney at Stoke Newington. Sends her best regards to Mrs. Humphreys and family.

65. Mary Doddridge (cousin), Northampton, to Mrs. Mercy Doddridge [most likely Tewkesbury], Sr., 8 July 1771. [f. 51]

News of some of their mutual friends who have been ill recently and suffering much affliction and "grate Tribulation."