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Mrs Croft is very ill in Charleston; the report is; she will not recover; as she has
lingered for a long time; I should think she might; I cannot realize Mrs Croft
as dead. Mr Wells brought me from town last Monday several packages, consist
of a book from my Aunt Mrs Robert Hayne to myself; & [3?] books from her to Willy
also a book from Aunt Eliza to Will, to instruct him in reading & spelling;
which I think will be very useful. I have laid aside Mrs Barbauld to commence
with that. I at the same time received my second letter from Aunt Eliza,
& Maj Perry one from Mrs Hayne, inclosing certificates for Bank shares, 28 & a ½
shares, my portion of my fathers estate. My husband took me a portionless bride
with the exception of 400 dollars; this is the first property he has ever received on my
account. I am sure he has never regretted it; or for one moment wished I had brought
him a fortune, but when I think; if [sick]; how different his destiny would have been
I cannot but wish; it had been in my power to have [undered] him independent
of labouring daily; in the way of his profession; for the support of his family. If it
were not for that; there is no office or honor to which he could not aspire; & what
a reputation he could establish for himself; he was meant for public life, he possess-
es the talents & character, that would render him of the greatest service to his
coutnry. I think the offices of the nation would be conducted better if he were in
its councils. As President of the United States he would surpass all who have prece-
ded him; & ever to this office might he aspire; if he were independent of his profession
for his support, he could be a Candidate for Congress at the next election; he would cer-
tainly be elected; & in Congress how he would distinguish himself; it is the very
place suited for him; & baring the opportunity of making himself known, & dis-
tinguishing himself; he would be elected to fill the most important offices in the
country, perhaps even the Presidential chair, all of this he has been deprived of by
me. How different his fate would have been if he had remained single, or married
a rich lady. These thoughts I know never enter his head; but they certainly do mine
& make me at times quite unhappy. This I know is very wicked; & I pray to God

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