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The female philosopher .a Letter.

My dear Louisa

Your friend Mr Millar called upon us yesterday in his way to Bath, whither he is going for his health; two of his daughters were withhim, but the eldest & the three Boys are with their Mother in Suſsex. Though you have often told methat Miſs Millar was remarkably handsome, You never mentioned anything of her Sisters' beau::ty; yet they are certainly extremely pretty.I'll give you their description. — Julia is eight::een; with a countenance in which Modesty, Sense & Dignity are happily blended, she hasa form which at once presents you with Grace, Elegance & Symmetry. Charlotte who is just six::teen is shorter than her Sister, and though her figure cannot boast the easy dignity of

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