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of the road, and how unaccustom'd you have latterly been of riding on horseback, I feel unworthy of such attention. yet I do count on having sister Edith’s company, and as for thine my dear- ly belov'd father thou knowest thy abil- ity to encounter such a journey better than I do. I hope prudence will dictate rightly. and tho’ it will be a close trial to my dear mother to give the up yet if it is right I Hope she will receive strength so to do. and if we are favour'd to meet my desire for myself is to be in a compos'd state of mind. 7 mo 3. To her mother -- I anticipate in about two weeks the arival of some of our near relations. To know whether they are coming and the time of setting off would be gratifying to me. A fear at times assails me mind least I shall lack of that patience and fortitude my present situation demands. Tho’ of