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 42 SIR THOMAS MUNRO

have as little reason for grieving as any of them. Many that are rich, are unhappy in their families. The loss of fortune is but a partial evil ; you are in no danger of experiencing the much heavier one— of having unthankful children. The friends that deserted you with your fortune were unworthy of your society ; those that deserved your friendship have not forsaken you.

' Alexander and I have agreed to remit my father £ioo a year between us. If the arrears which Lord Macartney detained are paid, I will send £200 in the course of the year 1786. John Napier will tell you the reason why it was not in my power to send more.'