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hence, at about which time I hope we may have the pleasure of thy company, and should be glad I could render thee any service. As I don't know whether thou may even recieve this or not I have confind my sentiments on many subjects.

But theres one thing necessary or rather unneccessary. That is; I am this moment sized with my old distemper (L--- e, thou knows what I mean,) which is out of the power of any of our Virginia Physicians to lure, and I almost now dispare of finding relief at present,

Well it can't be helped I must be content for while and stay till my change come, I am almost tyred it begins to grow late, thou must excuse me this time and at another I hope to pay thee with a letter as long as tomorrow Johny Butler sitts by me and gives his love to thee.
I am Dr. Dicks thy [?] frd
John Nixon

Make my respects acceptable to Ms Johnson
Thats right neighbour; if theu continues to take snuff I can supply thee
write a Bottle of Nixon's Best