I shall do all in my power with M" Cosby for Settling the Affair between You & her to your Satisfaction and shall be very glad if I can bring it about Agreeable to my inclinations on your behalf.

HON: M^^ COSBY TO SIR W^. JOHNSON.

London Feb j'e 7th 1766.

Sr

I received yours, by the hands of Your Son, whoe was a great sattisfaction to me, as in every respect appears to give you happyness in him. I dissir^ he would look on me as an Old Aunt, & lor advise or introduction I should be as hartey as if to my owne son.

You give me sattisfaction that my affairs may be settiled, on Your side I have had advise & tis in me to dispose of the lands, & will indemnefie Mr Delancey or whoe ever purchas's under my hand from anny hazard what ever, so commend it to your goodness to act for me, as can* fail of pleasing me. I am sorry for the disturbances you have I can asure you we are hear in as great clamours, pray God things may end well, pertikculers you will have from better hands. I have Ruemetism in my hands can but just write this and to asure you none can have more sence of your goodness to me, & the oblegation I have to you then her whoe is with best wishes to You and Yours an

Affectionat frind

and Obliged hum^'^® Servtt

G. Cosby.

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