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only think, but say what a miserable writer cousin Agnes is; and you would say that which is true; for I have got into a very careless way of writing of late. Your brother Charles used to say that I was a very good writer, but I think he would tell a different story now, don't you think so? If convenient I should like to receive a few lines from you just before you leave home, so that we may know of your coming. Give my love to all yourself included. Hoping that we shall soon have the pleasure of meeting; I remain as ever Your friend & cousin Agnes