My Dearest Augusta

, — I presume by this time, that you are safely arrived at the Earl's, at least I

hope

so; nor shall I feel myself perfectly easy, till I have the pleasure of hearing from yourself of your safety. I myself shall set out for town this day (Tuesday) week, and intend waiting upon you on Thursday at farthest; in the mean time I must console myself as well as I can; and I am sure, no unhappy mortal ever required much more consolation than I do at present. You as well as myself know the

sweet

and

amiable

temper of a certain personage to whom I am nearly related; of

course

, the pleasure I have enjoyed during my vacation, (although it has been greater than I expected) yet has not been so