My Dearest M^rs Hare

you will have begun to look
long for a letter from me; and seeming ly you
may accused me of innatention to you but of
late I have been so much engaged that I have
not had time (though you will think this a
Poor apology) but believe me that my silence
has not been for want of inclination
My Mama & Sister have just returned
from London where they have been staying two
months - I must tell you of my Papa’s generosity
he has bought me a very handsome Watch
and my {^mama} a beautiful {^My Dear} Chintz Gown
M^rs Benson is again in an increasing way
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I hear such shocking accounts of London
as has made me very easy of paying our
metroplis a visit Elizabeth sayes there is not
a Man that does not keep a mistress
I am extreemly happy to find that my Dear
Hare is so much better and that her cure
can be preformed by that delightful amusement
Riding on Horse back I have rode single a
good deal for whilst my Papa & Mama were
In London I rode one morning 20 miles
and I am also a great Walker for Miss Saker-
whait and walk’d to a M^rs Sen houses which is 8
miles
Poor Miss Leadir what a shocking disap
pointment has she met she will now most
certainly {?sting/sling} every Body that is in her way
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I am very much entertained with the Idea of
Maria chosing for Her amiable friend an old
Batchelor which I look upon as a bad omen
that and is ominous that this tis her last
effort {^for a Husband} that will be successful has she got the
thousand that M^rs Colly promised her
I am really sorry for Poor Hare that she cannot
find any young person to make an intimate comp[seal]
-on of for I know by experience Now that Hare
has got Nicholai she will make rapied progress
I have neglected music as much as she has
practised it but I have got a master and am
young to learn Thourough Bass which will be a
great advantage to me
I hope Hare will answer my Letter soon
for I have a great many questions to ask her
about my acquaintance in Sheffield
Pray remember my best Love and respects to M^rs
Elliott and your Aunt
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[text at bottom of page] has M^rs Elliot changed her House yet I often thou{^ght}
of the happy Evening we all spent in your Room up
stairs and have a thousand times (whilst I was left
by self) wished to have been transported and have

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M^rs Hare
Cowley

[text at top of page] had a peep at my Dear Friends give my compliments
to all that enquire after me but remember me to M^rs
Burton and Miss Leviston whether they ask after me or
not with every good wish to you and my Dear Hare
I conclude my Dear Friendly Madam
your affectionate M Benson

My Dearest M^rs Hare

you will have begun to look
long for a letter from me; and seemingly you
may accused me of inattention to you but of
late I have been so much engaged that I have
not had time (though you will think this a
Poor apology) but believe me that my silence
has not been for want of inclination
My Mama & Sister have just returned
from London where they have been staying two
months - I must tell you of my Papa’s generosity
he has bought me a very handsome Watch
and my {^mama} a beautiful {^My Dear} Chintz Gown
M^rs Benson is again in an increasing way
[new page]
I hear such shocking accounts of London
as has made me very easy of paying our
metropolis a visit Elizabeth says there is not
a Man that does not keep a mistress
I am extremely happy to find that my Dear
Hare is so much better and that her cure
can be preformed by that delightful amusement
Riding on Horse back I have rode single a
good deal for whilst my Papa & Mama were
In London I rode one morning 20 miles
and I am also a great Walker for Miss Saker-
whait and walk’d to a M^rs Sen houses which is 8
miles
Poor Miss Leadir what a shocking disap
pointment has she met she will now most
certainly {?sting/sling} every Body that is in her way
[new page]
I am very much entertained with the Idea of
Maria choosing for Her amiable friend an old
Bachelor which I look upon as a bad omen
that and is ominous that this tis her last
effort {^for a Husband} that will be successful has she got the
thousand that M^rs Colly promised her
I am really sorry for Poor Hare that she cannot
find any young person to make an intimate comp[seal]
-on of for I know by experience Now that Hare
has got Nicholai she will make rapid progress
I have neglected music as much as she has
practised it but I have got a master and am
young to learn Thorough Bass which will be a
great advantage to me
I hope Hare will answer my Letter soon
for I have a great many questions to ask her
about my acquaintance in Sheffield
Pray remember my best Love and respects to M^rs
Elliott and your Aunt
[new page]
[text at bottom of page] has M^rs Elliot changed her House yet I often thou{^ght}
of the happy Evening we all spent in your Room up
stairs and have a thousand times (whilst I was left
by self) wished to have been transported and have

[vertical text centre page]
M^rs Hare
Cowley

[text at top of page] had a peep at my Dear Friends give my compliments
to all that enquire after me but remember me to M^rs
Burton and Miss Leviston whether they ask after me or
not with every good wish to you and my Dear Hare
I conclude my Dear Friendly Madam
your affectionate M Benson