The army is improving in discipline, and it is hoped will
soon be able to meet the enemy at any kind of play. My
company which at first was small, is now increased to
eighty and there is a sergeant recruiting who, I hope, has
got the other ten which completes the company. We are
hardly able to judge as to the numbers the British army for
the Summer is to consist of--undoubtedly sufficient to
cause us too much bloodshed.

I had written you a complete letter in answer to your
last, but missed the opportunity of sending it.

This will find you in Coventry--if so remember me to
all my friends--particularly belonging to the Family.
Forget not frequently to visit and strongly to represent my
duty to our good Grandmother Strong. Has she not
repeatedly favored us with her tender, most important
advice? The natural Tie is sufficient, but increased by so
much goodness, our gratitude cannot be too sensible.

I always with respect remember Mr. Huntington and shall
write to him if time admits. Pay Mr. Wright a visit for
me. Tell him Asher is well--he has for some time lived
with me as a waiter.... Asher this moment told me that
our brother Joseph Adams was here yesterday to see me,
when I happened to be out of the way. He is in Col.
Parson's Regt. I intend to see him today and if possible
by exchanging get him into my company.

===============Yours affectionately=====
===============N. HALE=====

P.S. Sister Rose talked of making me some Linen cloth
similar to Brown Holland for Summer wear. If she has
made it, desire her to keep it for me. My love to her, the
Doctor, and little Joseph.

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