But, in order to furnish your mind some basis to rest upon, I will say, that during the time Mr.Lyon was here I observed him very closely; and that every thing about him gave me the impression of a pure, high-minded, honourable man.

Such is the testimony borne in his favour by letters from men of standing in England, by whom he is trusted with large interests.

I do not think an evidence of prepossession for our daughter, on his part, need occasion anxiety, but rather pleasure.

Of course, she is too young to leave the home-nest for two or three years yet.

But time is pressing, and my mind is in no condition, just now, to think clearly on a subject involving such important results.