leaving my friends, when I am returning to the most indulgent of
parents, and a sister whom I desire to improve? Soon, very soon, shall I
tell you, that I am your very affectionate son,
WILLIAM.
END OF VOL. I.
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TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES
1. Silently corrected obvious typographical errors and variations in
spelling.
2. Retained archaic, non-standard, and uncertain spellings as printed.
3. Enclosed italics font in _underscores_.