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& we must bear it, I had rather bear it underline all /underline than have my Father feel it for it kills me & he said yesterday I can be be gained by kindness & affection, but not by violence or constant contradiction this Mary told me -- therefore You see how necessary it is to work upon such a mind with good nature, particularly from that quarter Believe me

                  Always the same

May 15 Sincere & Honest

                        friend
                              &c.