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that you entertained other than
feelings of friendship for my fondly
loved Brother, but my wild idolatry
for him made me think that no
one could know him & not love
him: now my darling Sister, I have
been exceedingly candid & if I have
said aught to wound your sensitive
heart, forgive me, & remember that
I have only availed myself of your
permission to write just what I
feel & beg that you will fulfill your
promise to do the same:
Oh! that some kind fairy would
bestow on me the gift of eloquence
that I might thank you as I wish
for your last highly-prized & thrice
welcome letter; every word was full
of comfort & while perusing it such
a sweet calm stole over my
feelings I thought.
"With thy sweet friendship still to bless;
Where'er my steps are thrown,