137.—Tuesday, December 19, 1848.
YOU know my wishes, my ardent wishes—what more can I say or do? I am ill and powerless, but as well disposed as ever. Why not arrange matters?—B. M. T. A.
138.—Monday, January 1, 1849.
TO A FRIEND.—All the GOOD WISHES that a real and sincerely heartfelt affection for you can dictate are OFFERED at this season.
139.—Tuesday, January 2, 1849.
TO C. P. A.—Your affectionate friend has no other means but to appeal in this way to your generous heart. Pity and forgive. Forget yr. pride and unkindness with the past year. May health and happiness for ever attend you. Bear no grudge, and add not contempt to his silent grief by a dead cut.—January 1, 1849.
140.—Thursday, January 4, 1849.
AFRIEND’S Reply.—The expressions addressed “To a Friend” on New Year’s-day, are deeply valued by him, and are interpreted as an acknowledgment and virtual approbation of a letter which he wrote you in November last, signed with his initials. Your reply can be signified by advertisement or the post.