I was not informed till to-day of the correspondence that has passed
between you and my mother, nor of your aversion to the alliance which was
designed to take place between your son and me.
It is my duty to inform you that, in my opinion, your approbation was
absolutely necessary to such a union; and consequently, since your
concurrence is withheld, it will never take place. Every tie or engagement
between us is from this moment dissolved, and all intercourse, by letter
or otherwise, will here end.
Your son, in opposing your wishes, imagined himself consulting my
happiness. In that he was mistaken; and I have now removed his error, by
acquainting him with my present determination.
I am deeply grieved that his attachment to me has forfeited your
favour. I hope that there is no other obstacle to reconcilement, and that
the termination of all intercourse between us may remove that
obstacle.