4. Mary, born in 1713; died in 1730, of a con- One small specimen of her correspondence with 66 DEAR SISTER, AUG. 7, 1730. I COULD not omit this opportunity of letting you know that I have my health much better. I design to go to Bath for a week, and hope it won't be many before I see you. Here is a great deal of company; but tell my father there is but few I think agreeable. Doctor Lane is just come to see me, and the bearer is in a hurry; therefore, I remain your affectionate sister, till death, My duty to my father. Nelly gives her service |