It is delightful in this strange land to see the handwriting of such a friend.

We must keep up our spirits.

We shall meet, I trust, in little more than four years, with feelings of regard only strengthened by our separation.

My spirits are not bad; and they ought not to be bad.

I have health; affluence; consideration; great power to do good; functions which, while they are honourable and useful, are not painfully burdensome; leisure for study; good books; an unclouded and active mind; warm affections; and a very dear sister.