A. Robinson letter to Charity Rotch, Newport, 5 mo 14, 1806

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My Belov d Cousin,
	        The Friendship and sympathy, which thou hast on
various occasions manifested towards my dear Mother and her family,
have been receiv d and acknowledg d with correspondent sentiments in
our minds; and she often expresses a desire to assure the of her affec-
tionate sensibility of thy kindness, and that the tokens of it, have al-
ways been very acceptable and comfortable to her.  But from disuse of
writing she has contracted an opinion that she cannot now avail
herself of that mode of communication with her absent friends, and
seldom attempts it.  This is no small privation to a person of her dis-
position and feelings, and who has deriv d much satisfaction from
epistolary intercourse.  Tho I consider the difficulties which prevent
her still enjoying it, in great measure ideal, yet they appear as insur-
mountable in her view; as if they absolutely existed.  She desires me
to present her very affectionately to thee, and tell thee, that it would
afford her much pleasure to have an opportunity of answering they
letters verbally- and that she indulges a hope that thou and thy dear
Husband will make us a visit at the time of our approaching Yearly-
Meeting; in which, and a request that you will make your abode with
us. my Father, and myself unite, as we do in the sender of an affection-
ate salutation to you both.   Father has been favor d with a very comfort-
able share of health most of the winter; and I think Mother has been able
to get out rather more than she has for several preceeding ones; tho a cough
which she has long been subject to in cold weather, has at times been very
distressing to her.  Thy filial heart will know how to judge of the sensa-
tions which the infirmities consequent upon their advanced stage of life
often excites in mine.  But I desire, in numbering my blessings, duly to ap-
preciate the favour of having them continu d to me so long; and to press
forward to that state of mind, in which I may be enabled to meet every
future dispensation of the Divine hand, at least without repining.  This,
tho far short of the mark, yet in the prospect of events which may rea-