Jamaica Plain

20th, December 1840

It is not, my dear Arthur, because I "have so little to say to you" that my letters are short, but because bad health and many engagements oblige me to such economy of time. You know, too, that writing is of all occupations, the very worst for my malady, and as I must do a great deal at any rate I abstain always when I can. Bear this in mind, and don't measure my interest in your pursuits, or affection for yourself by the number or length of my letters.

…

…

…

 

>> 网页版功能未完善，完整内容，请使用微信小程序。