She has been out of the country for eight years and supposes that Humphry will not remember her, although he must remember
Montagu Wilkinson, to whom she was married. His loss has left her wretched. She would very much like to see Humphry.
Attached is a little note. She is sending "
the little admiral" [her son] to Humphry who will report on his good health. She thanks him for the copy of
Desenfans pretty publication. She asks if he has had news from India.