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Cornwall Terrace
See, Stout, Feby 10, 1856,
My dear Henry,
Your Mother tells me, that you have received no reply to your letter to Elisabeth. I am sorry for this, as I am extremely unwilling that you should have an impression that your communication was not treated with kindness and respect.
I assure you, I pondered over the contents of your letter, and having the interest of my dear child at heart, I felt the decision come to, as of serious import; for I felt, that of Providence should bless me, before I left this world, with the sight of my children’s happiness in the keeping of steady worthy man, I should be a happy man indeed.
I wrote you on the 9th December, & subjoined is, as near a copy, as possible of what I said & trusting there will be no irregularity in the receipt of this, I remain, Dear Henry, Yours most truly, Charles Barrow.
On my return from Wedmore yesterday, Elizabeth gave me your letter. She has fully made up her mind not to live abroad. It would therefore be superfluous to enlarge upon the subject, but she hopes you will not attribute to any unkind feeling on her part, but not replying to you herself, as I gave her my opinion that I thought it better for me to write you. Now by dear Henry, I have carefully read your letter. Your sentiments show a good head, and heart, and I feel confident that the happiness of any young woman ____ to be your wife, would be safe in your keeping.
I consider the offer of a worthy man’s hand to a female, the highest compliment he can pay her, and we regard your offer in that light. – We all wish you every success, and shall always take an interest in your welfare. Believe me Dear Henry with kind regards in which all join.
