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LETTER CVII.

Fortunately for me, I changed my purpose of proceeding
through the desert, to Carter's ferry. Between Todd's
and this place, I was nearly mad with pain, and, when I got
here, was glad enough to remain. The next day (yesterday)
it snowed and rained incessantly, and this day must have emigrated
from the north-west coast of Scotland. I think it
doubtful whether I shall be able to get even to Prince Edward
Court; and my essay was to have reached Buckingham.

Tell Mrs. G. (when you see her) that I have been thinking
of her ever since I left Georgetown; pondering on the difficulties
of her journey, and "guessing," according to the New
England fashion, "whether she would leave Washington today
or to-morrow; if she had reached Baltimore; and how
long she would stay there; and when she would arrive in Philadelphia?"
&c.

As soon as the weather will permit, I shall go on to Richmond
in Mr. Hoomes's carriage. I wish, very much, to see
you.