Sep: 12 (1776)
Dear Sister
I finde great Pleasure in our correspondence which
will presume its droping on my side, but I think
I may affirm that our esteem is mutual; I had
thought with much concern on the indelicacy
of Intoxication, but since the receiving of
your Letter I have released a little from the
Severity with which I was judging myself, as
{?since} occasioned a discovery of my sentiments
which could not (at another time) have been
so fully expresd without the imputation of
Flattery, (which I am not much given to) be
assured that my Affection for you is sincere,
and I hope (on both sides) will be lasting.
M^rs {?Fell} liked the Correspondents, and
We shed Tears when poor Sabina died.
I don’t think the Cloaks would have been
worth acceptance without the Lace, to
which Kitty is most heartily welcome
and please tell her I am glad of her good Word;
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I thank you and at the same time accept your offer
of a few Night Caps – I believe M^rs {?Fell}
thinks that I would rob you of all your
Close, and leave you quite without ought
to put on – I don’t know any {^thing} vastly
clever of the Gentleman whom I honour
with my Commands, but ‘tis so short a time
since he entered into my Service, I have not
yet had opportunity to make my Observations
Your obliging Letter [deleted] gaind excuse
for delay in answering my Scrolls, but to do
myself justice I did not expect or think an
Apology necessary, for I consider that your
time is not so much your own (for writings) as
mine is. You shall at any time be
welcome to the wear of my pearls, and I
am glad that they prove an agreeable
addition to your dress – Doctor Baulgy
was prevented by a bad cold visiting
Mrs {?Fell? on Sunday last, so that
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I had not occasion for my ruffles, but
That I did not know when I sent the
Doctor, M^rs Drake, and M^r Cain drank Tea here
On Tuesday, the Lady was very talkative
(as usual) and the Doctor was very agreeable
If you could spare me a Bed for a few
nights next Week I shall be particularly obligd
to you, I know you are going to Buxton, so that
I can’t have the pleasure of your Company, but
I would in your absence avoid giving unnecessary
trouble to your Servants, and all other invenian=
=ces which might arise from my being at your
House; the reason why I so particularly
request this favour (at this time) is on
account of a Gentleman who is coming
on Tuesday next to Newhall for a few
Days, but whose company would greatly
unhinge and disturb my mind, so
that if you cant comply with my request,
I shall go somewhere else, please give me
an answer. Adieu, I am sincerely yours, EH
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Mrs Hare

Sep: 12 (1776)
Dear Sister
I find great Pleasure in our correspondence which
will presume its dropping on my side, but I think
I may affirm that our esteem is mutual; I had
thought with much concern on the indelicacy
of Intoxication, but since the receiving of
your Letter I have released a little from the
Severity with which I was judging myself, as
{?since} occasioned a discovery of my sentiments
which could not (at another time) have been
so fully expressed without the imputation of
Flattery, (which I am not much given to) be
assured that my Affection for you is sincere,
and I hope (on both sides) will be lasting.
M^rs {?Fell} liked the Correspondents, and
We shed Tears when poor Sabina died.
I don’t think the Cloaks would have been
worth acceptance without the Lace, to
which Kitty is most heartily welcome
and please tell her I am glad of her good Word;
[new page]
I thank you and at the same time accept your offer
of a few Night Caps – I believe M^rs {?Fell}
thinks that I would rob you of all your
Close, and leave you quite without ought
to put on – I don’t know any {^thing} vastly
clever of the Gentleman whom I honour
with my Commands, but ‘tis so short a time
since he entered into my Service, I have not
yet had opportunity to make my Observations
Your obliging Letter [deleted] gained excuse
for delay in answering my Scrolls, but to do
myself justice I did not expect or think an
Apology necessary, for I consider that your
time is not so much your own (for writings) as
mine is. You shall at any time be
welcome to the wear of my pearls, and I
am glad that they prove an agreeable
addition to your dress – Doctor Baulgy
was prevented by a bad cold visiting
Mrs {?Fell? on Sunday last, so that
[new page]
I had not occasion for my ruffles, but
That I did not know when I sent the
Doctor, M^rs Drake, and M^r Cain drank Tea here
On Tuesday, the Lady was very talkative
(as usual) and the Doctor was very agreeable
If you could spare me a Bed for a few
nights next Week I shall be particularly obliged
to you, I know you are going to Buxton, so that
I can’t have the pleasure of your Company, but
I would in your absence avoid giving unnecessary
trouble to your Servants, and all other inconvenian=
=ces which might arise from my being at your
House; the reason why I so particularly
request this favour (at this time) is on
account of a Gentleman who is coming
on Tuesday next to Newhall for a few
Days, but whose company would greatly
unhinge and disturb my mind, so
that if you can’t comply with my request,
I shall go somewhere else, please give me
an answer. Adieu, I am sincerely yours, EH
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Mrs Hare