MY DEAR SIR,—I am truly sorry that my bad cold, which the change
of weather and the prospect of rain induce me to apprehend I might
increase by going out at night, deprives me of an opportunity of
witnessing your performance from which I anticipated so much
pleasure to–night. All the other members of my family, who are not
indisposed, have gone to enjoy that satisfaction.
I made an unsuccessful effort to see you to–day, but left no card.
I hope to pay my respects to–morrow, if you do not leave the city
before the afternoon.