Mary Doddridge (cousin), Northampton, to Mercy Doddridge, Sr., [Tewkesbury], 11 May 1773.  

She is thankful for God's providence in watching over her and Mrs. Doddridge, despite her recent bout of ill health. She and sends her best wishes to Mary Humphreys and her children and is glad Mercy does not have to keep house any more and is finding boarding with her daughter not unpleasant. Mentions some news of Mercy's old friends in Northampton.

Text: Crew MS 50, fol. 21, Wren Library, Trinity College, Cambridge.