"By the Duke's next letter I see he refers to my offering him a Bible of larger Print as follows,
Walmer Castle, Sept 29th.
I am much obliged to you for the offer of a Bible in large Print. That which I now have answers perfectly, and I will not deprive you of another.
Walmer Castle, October 2, 1838.
My dear Miss J.,—I have received at the Same time your Letters of the 30th Septr and 1 October.
I assure you that I am very sensible of your kindness; and of your motives for writing to me; and that nothing could induce me to write a Word or to commit an Act which would displease much less excite you.
When I received the expression of your wish to have my Picture I felt that the compliance with your wish might be inconvenient to you. But I postponed to give you an answer Wishing to avoid to do any thing to displease you; and thinking it possible nay probable that your own reflections would have induced you to avoid to renew the Subject.
As however you did mention it again I gave you the answer which has satisfied you.
I have not mentioned the Period of my return to London; as it is very uncertain.
Believe me My Dear Miss J.