BATH,October 27,1771.
MADAM:Upon my word,you interest yourself in the state of my existence more than I do myself;for it is worth the care of neither of us.Iordered my valet de chambre,according to your orders,to inform you of my safe arrival here;to which I can add nothing,being neither better nor worse than I was then.
I am very glad that our boys are well.Pray give them the inclosed.
I am not at all surprised at Mr.------'s conversion,for he was,at seventeen,the idol of old women,for his gravity,devotion,and dullness.I am,Madam,your most faithful,humble servant,CHESTERFIELD.