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SIR: In my last I told you that you should hear from me as soon as possible, and therefore I now sit down to fulfil my promise. I communicated your proposal to Mr. Mellvill, who, after he had written to his correspondent in New-York, told me as follows: "Miss, I have inquired concerning the young gentleman, and the information I have received is such, that I not only approve of your choice, but must also confess that if I did not do everything in my power to forward your union, I should be acting contrary to the request of your father when he lay on his death bed: "You may," said he, "communicate this to your lover as soon as you please; and may every happiness attend you both, in time and in eternity."

And now, sir, have I not told you enough? Some, perhaps, might think too much; but I am determined to begin with as much sincerity as I could wish to practice if standing in the presence of my Maker. To expect the same from you is reasonable; I look for it, and shall be very unhappy if disappointed. But I will hope for the best, and doubt not but the religious education bestowed on you by your worthy mother, will operate on the whole of your future conduct in life. You may, therefore, lay aside the tedious formality of courtship, and write to me as one with whom you mean to spend your time in this world.

Ever since my arrival here, my time has been spent in visiting the woods, the fields, and cottages-meditating on the unbounded goodness of the Almighty Creator. How infinite is his wisdom! how unbounded his liberality! Everything in nature conspires to exalt his praise, and acknowledge with gratitude their dependence upon him. But I will not tire you with such dull descriptions of real beauties. Present my sincere respects to your worthy mother. I hope she gets the better of her disorder, and be assured that I am Yours and hers with the greatest affection.