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wished that I rented it, and came up here, to be near my dear boy, & for change of air, as I was quite ill with influenza. I expected to return to the city where I wanted to see you, but have remained here, all the time. I have thought of you so often our dear kind friend and Julia writes me that your charming gift is such an ornament & valued treasure in her home at St Petersburg. We hope you keep very well, and I beg you to accept my warm regards & heartfelt thanks for all your kindness. My dear husband, who is nobly doing his