ss of her brother. If it
be proper, and you think it would be _acceptable_, present my
best compliments to your mother; and to my old acquaintance
Captain Scott I beg to be remembered. This evening is the first
ball--don't you wish to be of our party? I guess your answer--it
would give me infinite pleasure. En attendant le plaisir de vous
revoir, je suis toujours votre constante

CHARLOTTE.

TO THE SAME.

THE CASTLE, HARTFORD, October 29, 1797.

SIR,--I received the favor of your letter. It was so manly,
honorable, candid, and so full of good sense, that I {p.260}
think Miss Carpenter's friends cannot in any way object to the
union you propose. Its taking place, when or where, will depend
upon herself, as I shall write to her by this night's post. Any
provision that may be given to her by her brother, you will have
settled upon her and her children; and I hope, with all my heart,
that every earthly happiness may attend you both. I shall be
always happy to hear it, and to subscribe myself your faithful
friend and obedient humble servant,

DOWNSHIRE.

(ON THE SAME SHEET.)

CARLISLE, November 4.

Last night I received the enclosed for you from Lord Downshire.
If it has your approbation, I shall be very glad to see you as
soon as will be convenient. I have a thousand things to tell you;
but let me beg of you not to think for some time of a house. I am
sure I can convince you of the propriety and prudence of waiting
until your father will settle things more to your satisfaction,
and until I have heard from my brother. You _must_ be of my way
of thinking.--Adieu.

C. C.

Scott obeyed this summons, and I suppose remained in Carlisle until
the Court of Session met, which is always on the 12th of November.

TO W. SCOTT, ESQ., ADVOCATE, EDINBURGH.

CARLISLE, November 14.

Your letter never could have come in a more favorable moment.
Anything you could have said would have been well received. You
surprise me much at the regret you express you had of leaving
Carlisle. Indeed, I can't believe it was on my account, I was so
uncommo