To Mary Berry (1795) [ Practices ]
… I have to give you, and like most, I hope, of my ordinances, not originating in self; it is, not to write me such long letters. I have always heard that writing is prejudicial in a course of waters. Besides, it takes up an unconscionable portion of your time, which I wish to have constantly diverted. Don't measure your letters by mine; I have no other occupation which I like a quarter so well as conversing with you. I wish to amuse your … of your great-grandfather ? Let me babble, but don't reply. Adieu! Str., Sunday night, Sept C, 1795. I sent two letters to-day, one for yr father, the other for yr sister, and two to Audley-street, but none from myself, for I had not …
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