thinks that in my perfect
circumstances it would not
be possible—even if I had
not engaged to go to Cheltenham
for a time—because having no
independence I should
be obliged to find out some
occupation in America—which
would be difficult—with
my decided preference for
the dear oppressed race—
But I do not think so—for
God is above all—All things
are possible with him—he
had given the same talents
and simple tastes—I can
live on very little. I am
[tried?] if I could live on
bread and milk—and
found that I could
perfectly well—Although
I am obliged to conform
to the usages of this country
such to the [illegible] was of the
Society in which I [name?]
here—I could be happy
in the barest cottage—and
in the coarsest garb—among
the dear negroes—whom
Perhaps when you have time--you will just write
your own name to put under a likeness which was sent
me from Glasgow instance of the imperfect impression
Which I got first from the Photographer—I do not
think the portrait in the book at all good—So I assure
if ever wish the beautiful Glasgow photograph
which is large and covers your autograph—
I have not yet been able to discover where
Mr. Marin is—So i cannot thank him for having
to kindly taken charge of the books—she did not
write to me in sending them—I should also have
liked to share kindness to Mr. Garnett, because
you so warmly commended him to the kindness
of your friends in England—Only I cannot
find him out. I do hope I shall see them
before they return to America—Dear friend
I am continually think of what I could
do for your own personal comfort
during the coming winter when
EN
