Volume the Second: Diplomatic DisplayLondonBritish Library, Add. MS. 59874
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 theirMother 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