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                                                 St. James's
                                                Tuesday Morning
                                             underline 1819 /underline
                                              underline 20th Decr. /underline

Dear Mayo,

              I congratulate you from the

bottom of my heart on your safe return home: Lady Mayo and Mrs Smith must have been delighted to have met again and the Dutchess hopes the two sisters will continue together as long as they like: she is quite well and happy and gaining universal approbation: she desires her best and sincerest wishes to yourself and Lady Mayo: remember me most particularly and kindly to Mr. and Mrs. Smith: my daughters