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I have been apparently remiss in not acknowledging
my kind sister's note accompanied by her wellcome [welcome]
nice present on Tuesday last but having written
the week previously to my dear father I deemed
so many letters unwellcome [unwelcome] visitors and flattering
myself that I have ere this received some
intelligence from you all. But I fear from
your continued silence, that you are yet
too much indisposed to resume your corresp
ondence with one who ardently wishes for a
few lines penned by your own hand. I was truly
distressed to hear of your indisposition.
I had imagined you had commenced your
long contemplated visit to the Highlands
and enjoying your usual good health.
and therefore much astonished to hear of your
being at home. The Boatmen returned about seven
o'clock that night, heartily wellcomed [welcomed] by all.
as their speedy arrival surprised us the wind
having been blowing almost a gale we have
feared they would be detained for some days.
It was really a providential occurence that
they did return for Cousin William has not