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do the same, there could not have been one present to whom it would not be in
a greater or less degree applicalbe and useful---I have seen Mr. M--- very
frequently since his return, I believe he adds to my former share of his society
part of what he used to bestow on M Nicholson. I am gratified by this, for with
my knowledge, my regard for him increases; most of his faults, I think, are in
manner.-- Last evening I saw him, Mr Johnson, and Mr Bleecker, was I not
fortunate to pass my evening with such good friends, and it did speed away
charmingly, Margaret, so much so, that I thought, I ought not to expect many
more such: It was so like the winter we spent together, that I could scarcely
help fancying you were in New York, and setting out to see you. The idea
ran so much in my mind that I could not be quiet at home, we will go
to see Fanny Johnson, said I, and was on the point of going, but Mama did
not like the excursion on the evening of the 4th of July.--so I staid at home. I am going to hear Mr Hobart.--good bye--Perhaps I may see you again after Church

Monday, July 6th Fanny Johnson returned with me, took tea and and sat with me till
near ten OC-- so that I could not write; but I did not regret it, for this good little girl
lives so far off, that I cannot see her often. Lately the heat has been so excessive that it
was impossible to go out with comfort 'till seven, and to go near a mile at that hour and return
before dark, did not allow of a long visit. I wish you could have met Margaret, I think
it would have produced mutual pleasure and it would not have required much time
to become acquainted, she is so frank and ingenuous. But regrets are
vain. I have often determined to banish them forever. forget the un-
pleasant portion of the past, enjoy the present, and hope for the future; this would be
wise, but alas! it is not always practicable:

Mrs Scot has gone in the country, Mr Johnson & Mr Bleecker, walked out to see her yester-
day, she was well. I intend going as soon as the weather will permit.

Mr. Brown has alarmed me about your situation, is it true that is is very unhealth-
ful during august and september? that you endeavoured to change but could not,
Ah dear Margaret! I fear for your health, and still more for Mr Smith. Heaven preserve
you both. how does a southern summer agree with his constitution, has he con-
tinued well; and does his success meet his hopes, his paper I have been told is the
only good one at Washington.

I see the Bleecker family frequently, Mrs Neilson lives at the corner of this street and Broad-
way, and we are neighbourly. I think our friend has improved he is not such an
inveterate punster as formerly, this I attribute to his intimacy with Mr Johnson, I
think his character will be greatly benefited by the frequency of his intercourse with
this truly excellent man. Mine I am sensible has improved from his influence