I wish you would send me a a list of these things of

M rs A.'s which she lent to W. I mean articles of furniture

&c: and tell me what means she has of making it

appear that they were lent only and not given. For

unless it can be made appear to the contrary by some

particular evidences the presumption would be in case of

a dispute that they were given.

I have not been in a hurry to send W. his Deed because

I think it will be better to propose the above scheme

to him viva voce than by letter. He won't have the courage

to refuse it while I am with him: but if it were

at a distance, he would be for putting it off and making

excuses. I will endeavour to get matters ready, so that

upon his closing with the proposal the business may be

settled upon the spot.

I can say no more at present — Adieu.

I pity thee about thy Dealings with L.S.P. — But what

signifies my saying so?

Saturday 22 or 23 d March 1777