Mohawk Village Grd. River 3 - June 7 1817
Sir
This woman called your Mother, the widow Hester Hill - She is very anxious to hear from you, and she hope's that you are well, and always have in her mind concerning you that she calls you a son - and all ways remembers you - therefore she hopes that you will write to her so it would be satisfaction to her if only could hear from you - and she is well & harty herself and living herself upon the same spot of the Place where she always did live and her two sons they are living by themselves - only her youngest daughter lives with the mother ---
And she begs you, if you would be satisfaction to her if only could hear from you - that maybe she could never have opportunity to see you again, but believe her that she has a feeling for you in her mind - And well wishes you and she hopes that you are in a good state of health - and do well----
She sends her respects to your family & her compliments to your friends or relations
This is all the old woman has got to say
The Hester Hill
Gennondeshon
for Capt Jas Parish