Ever faithfully yours.
P.S.—I find myself too despondent for the flourish.
Miss Dickens.
Devonshire Terrace, Tuesday Night, Feb. 27th, 1849.
My dearest Mamey,
I am not engaged on the evening of your birthday. But even if I had an engagement of the most particular kind, I should excuse myself from keeping it, so that I might have the pleasure of celebrating at home, and among my children, the day that gave me such a dear and good daughter as you.
Ever affectionately yours.
Mr. Clarkson Stanfield.
Devonshire Terrace, May 25th, 1849.
My dear Stanfield,