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unpleasing a report, and at the same time cannotwholly discredit it. I have written to my freindSusan Fitzgerald, for information concerning it, whichas she is at present in Town, she will be veryable to give me. I know not who is the Lady.I think your Brother is extremely right in theresolution he has taken of travelling, as it willperhaps contribute to obliterate from his remem--brance, those disagreable Events, which havelately so much afflicted him – I am happy tofind that tho'though secluded from all the World, neither You nor Matilda are dull or unhappy – that youmay never know what it is to be either is thewish of your sincerely Affectionate C. L.

P:S: I have this instant received an answer

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