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Altenstein. Augst: 27th: 1826.

Dear Sir, The day I left Louisbourg I received Yours of 7th instant and its various inclosures and last night on my arrival here I found Yours of 16th instant with various letters and papers enclosed. I now return the regular business accounts properly signed. I understand the Sidney's had been at Bushy for some days where they will return probably on 30th Sepr: from which day housekeeping will regularly recommence and all the servants be in attendance. There cannot have been any objection to Elphick's paying his mother a visit. You were right in paying the half yearly Donation for the poor at Hampton Wick. I am glad the painters have done in the house and that all the drains in and about