Volume the Third: Diplomatic DisplayLondonBritish Library, Add. MS. 65381
James Edward Austen Mrs Willis in Carlisle. But not forgetfulof
the respectful he owed her, he dropped on one knee, &
received the frothy cupfrom her, more grateful to him thanNectar––– He instantly mande1 her an offer of his hand & heart, which
she graciously condescended to accept, tellinghim that she
was only toon[.]a visit to hercousin, who kept the Anchor & should be ready to
return to Evelyn, wheneverhe chose –––The next morning they were
married & immediately proceededto Evelyn –
When he reached home, he recollected that he had never writtento Mr & Mrs Webb to
inform them of the death of their daughter, which he rightly
supposed they knew nothingof, as they never took in any newspapers
– He immediately dispatched thefollowing Letter–––
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