her well directed affection, & will join me in wish::ing that Frederica Vernon may prove more worthythan she has yet done, of her Mother's tender cares.

I have now my dear Sir, written my realSentiments of Lady Susan; you will know fromthis Letter, how highly I admire her Abilities & es::teem her Character; but if you are not equallyconvinced by my full & solemn aſsurance that your fears have been most idly created, you will deeplymortify & distreſs me. — I am &c

RDeCourcy. –––

My dear Mother

I return you Reginald's letter, & rejoicewith all my heart that my Father is made easy by it.