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The prompt and benevolent feeling with which Mr. Canning hastened to promote any mission of mercy, may be gathered from the annexed note.
“I have only this instant ascertained that Lord Sidmouth will not be in town till Monday; and that his letters go to him tonight at Weymouth.
“I can give no advice as to the forwarding the papers by express: but I think it right to lose no time in returning them, as you say that the parties are desirous of doing so.
“I remain,
“Your most obedient and faithful
Servant,
“The other course would be to carry the papers to Mr. Hobhouse, the Under Secretary of the Home Department, before post time.
“I ought to mention that I received your packet only on my arrival here, about a quarter of an hour ago.”
I subjoin another note to show what misery is entailed on those who ought to be, and probably are at the time, most dear to them, when men forget the principles of truth, and forsake the path of honesty.
“Dear Sir,
“I find that it is the opinion of my friends, that any intercourse with my unhappy husband, or with any friend coming immediately from him, is highly prejudicial to my future happiness; I hope you will pardon me declining your visits under my present circumstances, and believe me sensible of your good intentions. I have the pleasure to subscribe myself,
“Yours much obliged,
“The above I have been obliged to show
publicly; may I
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