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and thereby gain some thing for
himself – his uncle in giving it to
him – was alone guided by good
heartedness – for he did not think
he was wise in yeilding [yielding] to the wish
he should have it – fearing he was
not capable – William always repeats
and re-repeats – that his illlnesses are
magnified by his own want of care
of himself – and poor thing shd Wm
be correct in calling his fits epileptic
he is utterly gone – Mentally & bodily –
We owe Mr Chisholm more than we can
express I hope he may find your
Uncle's offer worth accepting – and
take the whole Agency – if not we must
fix on another –

Some time ago we had the Cartes of
Mr Harrisons pictures of us sent –
they are I should suppose as like
the Emperor of China – & his better half
as they are to us – I hope the Pictures
may be better at any rate they were
pretty to look at – and will ornament
the room – I have been investing lately