I like to here my own sex praised but not the other.

A direful death indeed they had That would put any parent mad But she was more than usual calm She did not give a singel dam.

Many girls have not the advantage I have and I [am] very very glad that satan has not geven me boils and many other Misfortunes.

I hope I will be religious again but as for regaining my character I despare.

Sentiment is what I am not acquainted with.

I am very strong & robust & not of the delicate sex nor of the fair but of the deficent in look.

My dear Isa, I now sit down on my botom to answer all your kind and beloved letters which you was so good as to write to me.