LETTER SIXTEEN.
London,
My Dear Sisters,
We received your parcel this afternoon, and were quite surprised with the heap of things you have sent. I fear you are suffering very much yourselves by helping us so greatly. I am very sorry you had to pay so much for the certificates. The sovereign which Clarinda's aunt sent came very well-timed, or we should have had to leave some of our things in pawn, as I was unable to earn much at work last week. Cannot have the brace now, but never mind about it. Keep the paper, as I shall very likely send for some tools when I send to you from Sydney. Am sorry you have had so much trouble to no purpose. Am extremely thankful to you for everything. I
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