this. I have heard no news since I wrote last except that a vessel arrived a few days ago direct from England by which Mrs Johnston had letters from her sister Mrs Inglis. At the time she wrote she did not think that they would return. I shall be sorry if they do not for Mrs Inglis is such a nice person. Mr Kirton had a letter from Mr Hervey. I have not heard whether he intends to return or not. I am getting on with the "History of Charles the Fifth" pretty well. I like it very much. It is so interesting. I am reading another very nice book just now. Mrs Ellis' "Women of England" perhaps you have heard of it. It is a beautifully written work and full of instruction. I have not finished Rollin yet. Mama lent the eighth volume some months ago to an old servant