I say all I can however to satisfy your Father, &he is certainly leſs uneasy since Reginald's letter. How provoking it is my dear Catherine, that thisunwelcome Guest of yours, should not only prevent our meeting this Christmas, but be the occasion ofso much vexation & trouble. — Kiſs the dear Chil::dren for me. — Your affec: Mother

C. De Courcy. –––

My dear Sir

I have this moment received your Letter, which has given me more astonishment thanI ever felt before. I am to thank my Sister I suppose, for having represented me in such a light as to injure me in your opinion, & give