"Seaham, Stockton-upon-Tees, February 2. 1815.
"You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at
Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable
order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and
industry as keeper of my old den. Your parcels have been duly
received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering'
before this time. I won't intrude further for the present on your
avocations, professional or pleasurable, but am, as usual,
"Very truly," &c.
[Footnote 67: Mrs. Mule.]
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