[draft] Elizabeth Town 11th April 1782 I expected by this day to have been able to set off for Philadelphia, and there to have clasped to my bosom all that I hold valuable upon earth. -But the commissioners from the enemy, have not answer'd our last proposition, which we gave three days ago. the frequent references they make to New York upon all important points render our progress tedious indeed. I cannot yet say we shall effect any thing but we shall be able [struck: to shew] to judge today. I am [heartily] tir'd of the business and very anxious to embrace my dear dear Lucy and her sweet babes- The long time we have been here will prevent my making a stay in Philadelphia of more than a week. I have some hopes that we shall get from here in [four] days. [inserted: that] Heaven [inserted: may] protect and bless you & your little ones is the earnest prayer of Your truly affectionate HKnox Mrs Knox