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25 December, 1781 from Paul Jones to Delia:
“I wrote
my most lovely Delia various letters from Philadelphia, the last
of which was dated the 20th of June…. Since I came
here I have not found a single good opportunity to write to
Europe. I have not since heard from your Relation left behind;
but suppose he is with the Army. This situation is doubly
irksome to me my lovely Friend, as it stops pursuit of Honor, as
well as Love! It is now more than twelve months since I left
France; yet I have not received a single letter from thee in all
that time, except the one written in answer to my letter taking
leave. That one is a tender letter indeed, and does honour to
thy matchless heart! I read often and always with transport the
many charming things that are so well expressed in thy letters;
but especially the last. Thy Adieu! has in it all the finer
feelings blended with the noblest sentiments of the heart!
Providence all good and just has given thee a soul worthy in all
response to animate nature’s fairest work. I rest therefore sure
that absence will not diminish but refine the pure and spotless
friendship that binds our souls together; and will ever impress
each to merit the affection of the other. Remember and believe
my letter at parting. It was but a faint picture of my heart. I
will find opportunities to write and be everything thou canst
wish. My address is under cover to the Honble. Robert Morris
Esqr. Minister of Finance, Philadelphia.”
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