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or rather Pity me for what I cannot help – my Eyes have of late been more opprest than usual, as Eliza has been spending some days with her Mother so I have had no literary Assistant which I always want — She returns at 4 oclock to dinner but perhaps my Courier will call for this pacquet before her arrival

adieu — I hope to hear very soon a good account of you & yr Guests I saw last \night/ Mr Whalleys new publication advertised & shall send for it immediately—remember me most kindly to Giovanni present the inclosed to yr Father & believe me

Ever yr affectionate
H

I return yr Cousin^s letter with Thanks – I long \to/ hear that yr Father is pleased with yr Portrait —encore adio