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am so very sorry for his poor
widow and daughter –
for what seem'd very
bright when they came
here – very speedily came
to an end – The death of
her daughter was a great
shock – I am sorry but
not surprised at what
you tell me of Isabellas
state – being so worn and
looking ill – poor soul she
has had a long time of
illness – to her self – sorrow
as to her sister in laws
sudden death – and
weary anxiety about her
little ones – I hope you
may be able to reverse the
picture – and give me
as cheerful an account
of them all on your seeing
them after their return