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not once written to you, You will perhaps un::justly accuse me of Neglect and Forgetfulneſs. Alas! I blush when I own the truth of yourAccusation. — Yet if you are still alive, do not think too harshly of me, or suppose that I could for a moment forget the situation of myRose. Beleive me I will forget you no longer, butwill [...]hasten1 as soon as poſsible to Castle if I find by your answer that you are still alive. Maria joins me in every dutiful and affectionate wish, & I am yours sincerely

F.Frederic Gower.

He waited in the most anxious expecta::tion for an answer to his Letter, which arrived as soon as the great distance fromCarlisle would admit of. — But alas, it camenot forfrom2 Rosa.

Carlisle July 17th 

Dear Brother

My Mother has taken the liberty ofopening your Letter to poor Rose, as she has been

Footnotes

1.
'hasten' written over illegible erasure.Back to context...
2.
Corrected in pencil, possibly by a hand other than JA's.Back to context...
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