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LETTERS OF PETER FONTAINE, JUN.
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that my family of children now consists of three sons, John, William, and James, and three daughters, Sarah, Mary Anne, and Judith, who with my wife, are, thank God, well. To avoid repetition, I refer you to the letter aforesaid. Indeed, I have learned to consider you and my uncle John, almost as one person, for I find you so united in your letters, your habitation in Wales, and in another warm habitation you have in my heart, that whatever I write to the one, always anticipates my thoughts to the other: I therefore conclude with hearty wishes for your health and happiness here and hereafter.
I am, dear sir, your dutiful and affectionate nephew,
Peter Fontaine.
