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 to not knowing where you all are, and what you are all doing. I feel quite benevolent to Calcutta and really fond of it when I think I may find a letter there, or, at least, expect one. Mind you keep a sheet of paper always about you, and write down anything that strikes you, and when it is full, make it over to Grindley. God bless you, dearest!

Ever your most affectionate 1em

Cape of Good Hope, Monday, December 14, 1835.

We anchored here at two this afternoon. Came on shore the instant the barge could be manned—did our bit of firing; and the band playing, and our meeting with the military authorities on the pier, in less than a quarter of an hour; and then we were left comfortably by ourselves for the first time almost since we left England. We have taken a house, all for ourselves, which exactly holds us four, and the six servants, and we may squeeze in Captain Grey, if he wishes to leave the ship. We have taken a long walk, and two sketches; have moved a second sofa out of a bedroom into the VOL. I.