est quiet in my everlasting ation. t vanis, not able scarce to speak, began to get   some strengt my spirits t ermined to demand your counsel and assistance.quot;

    I e at some lengt tends to ss of ility, ed to caprice and per?dy, may often arise from deep and generous motives, ion to Indian cer and customs prevents our properly appreciating.

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