with the air and dignity of one that has been accustomed to the best of society. If Archy displays prudence in anything it was in the choice of his wife. She will give you all home news etc etc. If she were not going I would enclose a few of my essays as you desired but I shall send them by her. I fear my dear brother that you will think them very simple but it is right that you should have an idea of what I can do lest you make the mistake of estimating my qualifications at too high a rate and consequently be disappointed. Charlotte Square establishment was given up in Spring on account of M Dickson's bad health and