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 amiable qualities, he had always given George credit for his exemplary attachment to his sisters, &c. Then there is another whole page of approval of our not consenting to be separated from him by fear of the climate or remoteness of destination, as ‘so affectionate a brother deserves the devotion he meets with;’ and then he desires us all to be good and happy, and so on, and assures us his best wishes will follow us there. I hope for their sakes, poor things! they will go overland.

I shall write again from Portsmouth.

Ever, dearest, your affectionate

E. E.

I enclose Fanny’s hair. George’s was cut this morning, but the result was only a little black dust; so I must cut off a bit close to his head when he is busy and not attending.

George Inn, Portsmouth, Thursday.

Your letter came to me this morning in bed, or rather to such share of me as is left, for you have no idea what the animals are in this inn; they have eaten us both up! We have no