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My dear James

I was glad to see from your letter to Marianne which we received on Friday that you have made up your mind to exchange with Mr Croxton, he has been waiting three weeks for a letter from the Bishop and I have been waiting for Mr C— to ride over and tell me if the

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will be pleasant that you will not regret having undertaken it that He who ordereth all things will lead you safely all your way —

With love to Vanny hoping she and her dear little one are well,
I remain Your affectionate sister
C E Hassell [Catherine Elizabeth Hassall, 1825-1923]
8th June /57