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From a young Man just out of his Apprenticeship, to his Sweetheart in the neighborhood

DEAR SALLY: I have been long in love with you, but was afraid to tell you. I think of you all day, and at night I dream of my dear Sally. I am well settled in work, and my wages are eight dollars every week.

You and I can live on that, and I shall bring it home untouched on Saturday evening. I will not go to any tavern, but as soon as my work is done, return home to my dearly beloved Sally. I hope, my dear, you will not be angry, for I am really in love. I cannot be happy unless you are mine. I was afraid to mention this to you, but if you will leave an answer at my lodgings, I will meet you next Wednesday after dinner, at the Battery, when we will take a walk to Vauxhall and drink tea. How happy shall I be to hear from my charmer; but a thousand times more to think she will be mine.

I am, my dear, your real lover.