INTRODUCTION. (continued 3)

796.—Wednesday, December 24, 1856.

NO. 20, 670.

797.—Monday, December 29, 1856.

ASYMPATHIZING FRIEND (of Leeds?) is sincerely THANKED by Mrs. J. 61. 889. Oct. 13, 1856.—Dec. 26, 1856.

798.—Monday, December 29, 1856.

THE Admiral CLARENCE.—Call for Presto, at Post-office, Charing-cross. Same name as before. Sir K—e. Dec. 26, 1856.

799.—Wednesday, January 7, 1857.

TO AMY.—J’ai reçu vos nouvelles. Je les expédie par le courrier d’aujourd’hui. Ce que j’ai fait n’était nue le devoir d’un ami dévoué, et si j’ai réussi de vous tranquilliser je suis assez récompensé.—Le 6 Janvier, 1857.

800.—Wednesday, January 14, 1857.

SPES, Bristol, is requested not to forget the good cause, in which perseverance is sure to win the day.

801.—Wednesday, January 14, 19, 1857.

Z.—Be ever the same, and remember all (your own words.) Do you act up to your own advice? I need no such remembrance. Be sure you are ever thought of, and just now, if possible, more than ever.—Yours, Z.

802.—Saturday, January 24, 1857.

SEPOLTO VIVO.—Se tu m’abandonne son io riso luto di tutto lasciare. Veramente si guira che si m’ama solamente com’ uno Fratello—lo credo—non basta a me. Se tu nonne Vieni nell’ estate io partiro. Son ’io nell’ estremità della miseria, poco mancò ch’io non morissi. Solo vivo per te.—S lo S.

803.—Thursday, January 29, 1857.

EVA.—J. W. M. Y.

804.—Thursday, January 29, 1857.

NEVER read it before. Had no previous knowledge of its contents. Never would have taken it out had I known. Seen the marks in the others. Never read the works. What mean this and some others just as blind? And in other cases still, have there been no tempters, no traitors? Could I have been so cruelly heartless, so utterly destitute of every sense of honour or shame? Amid all the ills of the past, is there nothing to save from such charges as these?

805.—Saturday, January 31, 1857.

V.L.^o_o^o, Coventry.—Peeping Tom on the silk floors was sent to Coventry, and now Peeping Tom intends to go there. Decimals.—Cygne.

806.—Monday, February 2, 1857.

QUELL LUXE! and how much of your precious time must have been employed for me. Before this I hope you have received my thanks. If you have written since the 4th, the first week in February I shall receive it.

807.—Tuesday, February 3, 1857.

L.P——t., 23 encore.—Je suis désolé.—d’apprendre votre maladie. Venez au plutôt; cela vous remettra la santè! Je me porte bien.

808.—Saturday, February 7, 1857.

LITTLE STAR.—I have your news of the 13th inst.; mine you will find in Y. T. F. C. V. O. O. V. H.—January 30.

809.—Thursday, February 12, 1857.

UNALTERABLE.—Every kind wish. Changed I never can be. Matters progress. I hope ere long to be at rest, when my health may be restored. I long to see you.

810.—Monday, February 16, 1857.

LITTLE STAR.—I received Nos. 1, 2, YES, the same direction. My news you can get when convenient.—8th February.

811.—Tuesday, February 17, 1857.

TU ME CASSES le Cœur.—Good gracious! has it come to this? Tell me, tell me, who you are.—G. C.

812.—Friday, February 20, 1857.

UNALTERABLE.—I will endeavour to look on the “bright side.” Solitude holds the very next rank to your society.

813.—Saturday, February 21, 1857.

OF course, I understand the motives, but cannot consent to the removal at present. Distance too great. Locality bad. The money is ready. A thousand thanks.—February 20, 1857.

814.—Monday, February 23, 24, 1857.

MA CHERE AMIE.—It is burnt; but I have it by heart. May I send you an enclosure? Tell me in your next.—H.

815.—Tuesday, February 24, 26, 1857.

NINTH OCTOBER, 1856. Harry true and determined to the last hour of his existence. 13th May, 1857. Do not despond.

816.—Tuesday, February 24, 1857.

THE BLACK VELVET DRESS, which was sent back by rail and coach in a very compressed parcel slightly covered with brown paper, and unaccompanied by any letter, has arrived as safely as under the circumstances was possible.

817.—Wednesday, February 25, 1857.

HEALTH and HAPPINESS. I approve.—ADA.

818.—Monday, March 2, 1857.

LITTLE STAR.—Since Nos. 1, 2, nothing received. Have you any news of the 11th and 20th? Have you seen the Z. of the 16? Why such long silence?

819.—Tuesday, March 3, 1857.

TO AMICUS.—Pray WRITE again, with particulars. Confidence shall be inviolate. There are two there. Has the name of the one intended four or five letters? At any rate answer this.

820.—Tuesday, March 3, 1857.

HARRY’S ADVOCATE R***, actively hostile. This is unexpected, and time will prove that it was undeserved. H. may yield on the R. C. question, but no power on earth will cause any alteration on his part as regards the declaration of October 9, 1856.

821.—Thursday, March 5, 1857.

J.—The 19th, 26th, and Saturday, 11 o’clock, all right. Soon again as possible. Far from well. Letters, long ones, at the old place.—H.

822.—Friday, March 6, 1857.

ALL friendly and favourably settled this day, March 5, 1857.—North-street.

823.—Monday, March 9, 1857.

A.C. P.—Any request from you is sacred, and it shall ever be complied with. Trust my discretion, as you trust my sense of honour. Pray take care of yourself; banish all painful thoughts, and seek for calmness and composure in your judgment alone, and not in any artificial and temporary appliance. May God grant you the peace of mind and happiness you deserve, and may He allow us to meet again in better days.

824.—Saturday, March 21, 1857.

UNALTERABLE.—Say that a visit would be agreeable to you, and the sea should not long divide us. Such a change would be the means of restoring me to my usual health; but if not, the solitude of this place is more suitable to my present state of mind.—M. C. T.

825.—Saturday, March 28, 1857.

TO HIDE and SEEK.—My despatches! No, there are some things money cannot do, and all the ill-gotten wealth of London will not purchase my “Egyptienne.”—E. J. W.

826.—Monday, March 30, 1857.

TO a CHRISTIAN.—You don’t know their antecedents. It is not easy. My daughter has two toes joined together. I have not seen her for seven years.—E. J. W.

827.—Saturday, April 4, 1857.

TO UNALTERABLE. M. C. T.—A visit would be pleasing to her, when convenient to yourself.—H.

828.—Wednesday, April 8, 1857.

PERTHSHIRE ELECTION.—Proof instead of assertion. The writer is welcome to call at the residence of the party written to. Correspondence or a meeting elsewhere declined. Call to-morrow.

829.—Thursday, April 9, 1857.

PERTHSHIRE ELECTION.—Volunteers do not make conditions, but they are accepted. A reward will be given. It was not supposed the information was tendered from benevolence to either party.

830.—Monday, April 13, 1857.

NOT SUCCESSFUL.—THE STEPS.

831.—Wednesday, April 15, 1857.

UNSUCCESSFUL.—THE STEPS. Sorry for bad news. Communicate through bookselling channel.

832.—Friday, April 17, 1857.

VFLECHE.—Is despatches sufficiently blown for the coup de grâce selon la loi? There never was the mortal being could escape the patient search. &c.—Cage.—Signe.

833.—Tuesday, April 21, 1857.

TO HIDE and SEEK.—I can never touch that money; the honest London merchant has made a bad debt without a dividend. Help us against despatches, and then every indulgence, but free possession as a guarantee.—E. J. W.

834.—Thursday, April 30, 1857.

ZANTIPPUS RAVEN.—I will not injure you. Do your duty to those now bound to you.

835.—Friday, May 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 1857.

LOUISA.—Si l’amitié et votre cœur généreux vous a entrainée de faire le premier pas vers un précipice, il a en même temps ouvert la tombe pour ensévelir vos amis. Je vous en conjure, tranquillisez ceux sur votre sort aussi vite que possible.

836.—Friday, May 15, 1857.

MORMONISM.—Dear John, Kimball has declared in the “Deseret News” that you shall not run at large and lecture against Mormonism; also that Lavinia is divorced from you. Pray take care of yourself, and WRITE at once to Fred. (American papers please copy.)

837.—Monday, May 18, 1857.

TO HIDE and SEEK.—Despatches are to be despatched. Help us—and you can powerfully; and every indulgence that the fondest mother can desire shall be yours.—E. J. W.

838.—Friday, May 22, 1857.

TO HIDE and SEEK.—Mrs. B., late of St. James’s-street, proposes a legal document, but does not know your hiding-place. I will not accept any English legal document. One of the first lawyers in the city of London told me I should always be crossed in all I attempted; and I could not get the competent men to act for me lately in the Court of Chancery, although the costs were deposited in hard cash. Men, to whom I had advanced ready money at 5 per cent., have laughed at me when I talked of recovery by law. My money has been stolen from my pocket-book, and yet no redress. In short I am hors la loi; but, fortunately, I know it.—E. J. W.

839.—Tuesday, May 26, 1857.

L.P. V.—Home influences should be continued, if practicable. Very much may undoubtedly be done; but, at present, it is impossible to say how much. Every day’s delay strengthens the habit, and increases the difficulty. The best course will be to WRITE at once to A.M., care of Mr. Cull, 13, Lombard-street. Arrange an early interview with him, and detail every minute particular. You are perfectly safe, as he will receive everything in the strictest confidence. He may very possibly effect a complete cure.

840.—Friday, June 5, 1857.

QUEEN of HEARTS.—When is our picnic to come off? My holydays are nearly over, and I shall not ask my masters for more, unless you write and tell me you wish it. After I left school I was down in Norfolk three times, but you were not visible. Since I saw you I have learnt something by heart, and if I get your direction I will let you know it.

841.—Wednesday, June 10, 1857.

THE EVERGREEN OAK might fade and fall, but for the strong clinging arms of the Ivy, which, once grown, can never be removed alive. Types will appear to-morrow, and acorns may be quietly looked for in a few days.

842.—Monday, June 15, 1857.

IVY.—Your last is an inexhaustible source of happiness. The value of the types can only be conceived by you. Make the hour 10 to half-past. First proposal too late for you. Oak leaves early in July.

843.—Wednesday, June 17, 1857.

QUEEN of HEARTS.—Your conduct is very cruel, and can only inflict pain and protract suspense; so (if you do not desire that) write and inform us of your welfare. A sufficiently long absence has only served to render strong feelings yet stronger, and it is time now to decide on the point of the compass I steer. You promised to fill the canvas for me; and I expect at least two feet of fulfilment of promise.

844.—Thursday, June 18, 1857.

LORELEY.—45, 46, and 47, RECEIVED. Time named for reading does nicely. Summer tour approved for reasons given. A budget ready and waiting shall be increased for next time. Quite well, under advice. A bulletin wanted. Thanks.—Yours, Tomkins.

845.—Friday, June 26, 1857.

LORELEY.—48, RECEIVED. Bell Primrose. Mr. T. leaves at dawn 28th.—Tomkins.

846.—Saturday, June 27, 1857.

THE REINDEER SONG.—So little did it appear to be applicable to the singer of this melody, that no token will be sent unless it is proved by another advertisement that it really was meant. Through an error this did not appear last week.

847.—Tuesday, June 30, 1857.

ICH DIEN.—I now call upon you. Those who could discover the secret in the most secluded nook in Europe can do anything. Double the signs. Banc, Signe, Hungary beyond the Theiss.

848.—Thursday, July 2, 1857.

J.E. R.—Can you express doubt when the height is already won? It is now the affair of time alone. I saw myself pictured forth in colours too faithful. I could not desire more.

849.—Thursday, July 2, 1857.

TO HIDE and SEEK.—I shall get my child, and the London merchant always has and always will pay 20s. in the £. By your deed my reversion is much improved, and as the trustees are to be changed, it is worth a good round sum; but you have received, since January 11, 1856, exactly £100 dividends on the Western of France, and if I pay the reward you must expect——.—E. J. W.

850.—Tuesday, July 7, 1857.

NICHT EINE MILLION.—Genug für Alles. My honour is pledged, and I am true, Aber sie ist sehr knapp mit dem Gelde.—Darf ich auf die ——borgen? Die Juden thun es zu hohen zinsen.—Zigeuner.

851.—Thursday, July 9, 1857.

ALL SERENE.—Tummidge is through. John Dykes, that poor old man, is dead, &c.

852.—Friday, July 10, 1857.

LE CHAR L’ATTEND.—Decimals.—Our Swan is not a crow. See how proudly he rears his snow-white crest, distends his beautiful silvery wings, and spurns the wave, as he majestically strides forwards.—Cygne.

853.—Saturday, July 18, 1857.

REVEAL the NAME.

854.—Tuesday, July 28, 1857.

G.H.—Luke 15th chap. 10 and 16—to 24.

855.—Thursday, July 30, 1857.

MIMI may rely on secrecy; that is the only addition that can be made to the intimation already given, and which is rightly supposed to have been intended for the person who now writes more distinctly under the above signature.

856.—Friday, July 31, 1857.

MIMI.—You can trust your correspondent, M. H. K. All is sincere, and well meant, and the most implicit confidence may be relied upon.

857.—Saturday, August 1, 1857.

KALENDS.—Bird has flown. 400 miles east of August, 1854. Thanks.

858.—Monday, August 3, 1857.

A.T.—We each forgive and love you, but entreat you to COME HOME. No T; no D. All well. E. has broken it. Our prayers are for you.

859.—Tuesday, August 4, 5, 6, 1857.

NIDDRIE, 13th; so come on 12th. Tell E. J.

860.—Wednesday, August 12, 1857.

NIDDRIE, on 13th.—Do not come. There is foul play somewhere. A letter will explain.—J. S.

861.—Thursday, August 13, 1857.

M.D.—ACCEPT my sincere but sorrowful THANKS. No. 19 if possible, but very doubtful. Be cautious, you are watched. A fellow-sufferer.

862.—Friday, August 14, 15, 1857.

N.M.—August 12.—The second Saturday has passed.

863.—Saturday, August 15, 1857.

M.H. K.—Unalterable, unchangeable. We must act with firmness; our affairs will then be settled in a way most conducive to our own interests, and everything arranged according to our wishes by the appointed time.—Ever yours, Mimi, August 13, 1857.

864.—Tuesday, August 18, 1857.

CUMMING to PET.—Je ne puis plus supporter cette existence. Viens avec moi je t’en prie-je suis si malheureux. Il faut m’écrire. The old address. God bless you.

865.—Thursday, August 20, 1857.

MIMI.—Will you kindly explain yours of the 13th? Have you received my two letters? Yours ever, M. H. K.

866.—Thursday, August 20, 1857.

CUMMING to PET.—Je vous importune trop. Vous voudriez me voir partir loin de vous. Votre avenir sera plus heureux que le mien; moi, malade d’esprit et de corps, seul au monde, que ferai-je? Pourquoi m’avez-vous parlé de ces lettres? N’avez-vous plus de confiance en moi? Je n’ai pas encore été voir notre père, parceque j’ai été trop souffrant. Vous aurez de mes nouvelles mardi prochain. Adieu, mon épouse chérie. Soyez bonne. Je vois aime trop maintenant pour vous haïr plus tard. Je ne vous abandonnerai jamais.—Infelice.

867.—Monday, August 24, 1857.

M.H. K.—I have nothing to explain. Our wishes to settle our affairs are the same. If you would Write, and communicate everything, there would be no difficulty. You know my address. I wish my home in the country was nearer yours; but if you are ready to arrange our business I hope shortly to see you. Ever yours, Mimi, August 21, 1857.

868.—Tuesday, August 25, 1857.

MIMI.—You have received an address to which you can FORWARD me a LETTER. Many miles separate us. My position at the present time does not perhaps warrant me in going further. I have and do certainly entertain the highest respect and regard for you, but many difficulties present themselves which I cannot here explain, except I were assured of a letter reaching you, and that only by receiving one from yourself in the first instance. This is the only course I can adopt.—Yours ever, M. H. K.

869.—Wednesday, August 26, 1857.

ERINNERUNG Und TEUMERFORT—Tyran.—No.—So very many THANKS for the TWO kind LETTERS, and for the delicate consideration your caution evinced for me. Can you, through this medium, show me you have noticed this? Do not write.

870.—Saturday, August 29, 1857.

M.H. K.—You must be faithful to your promise, and confirm all I wrote. You know my address, and be assured of its safety. Whenever you wish it I will write to you; indeed, now our correspondence should be constant. I never can forgive my mistake of yesterday; but you know it could not be intended.—Yours ever, Mimi.—August 29, 1857.

871.—Monday, August 31, 1857.

ERINNERUNG UND TEUMERFORT.—Tyran.—No.—Ten thousand thanks. This is my first advertisement. O wise Isis, have I lifted thy veil? When, oh! when. ***.—M. D.

872.—Tuesday, September 1, 1857.

MIMI.—I wish you to WRITE to me at once, with your present address. Forward my letter to the Post-office, Royal-hill, Greenwich, S.E. I have been expecting to hear daily.—Yours ever, M. H. K.

873.—Wednesday, September 2, 1857.

R.WELLBELOVE.—I have RECEIVED your very kind NOTE, and almost expected another. Most willingly will I give you what you have lost, but I want the size. That every blessing may attend you is the most sincere wish of your relative, M. D.

874.—Thursday, September 3, 1857.

CUMMING to PET.—Madame CUMMING TROUVERA une LETTRE pour elle à la poste restante, chez Morris, imprimeur, 35, Ludgate-hill; Ce sera la dernière.

875.—Tuesday, September 8, 1857.

M.H. K.—I shall be in town the evening of the 10th, and shall hope to see you the following day, when all our business may be settled.—Yours ever, Mimi.—September 6, 1857.

876.—Tuesday, September 8, 1857.

M.H. K.—A LETTER, of great importance, was FORWARDED to Greenwich, as you wished. Write at once, and state everything distinctly, as it relates to affairs of great consequence. I trust the answer will be favourable in every way, and shall be very anxious for its arrival.—Yours ever, Mimi.—September 4th.

877.—Wednesday, September 9, 1857.

MIMI.—NO LETTER has been RECEIVED up to the present time, September 8, otherwise you would most certainly have had an answer. Will you write again at once.—Yours ever, M. H. K.

878.—Thursday, September 10, 1857.

MY DEAR SISTER.—I shall be in London the 10th (this day), when I hope to find you there, as our affairs are in a very unsettled state at present.—Yours ever, Mimi.

879.—Saturday, September 12, 1857.

NATHAN.—The portrait you have drawn is far from flattering. I hope yonr inferences are wrong, as the facts from which they are drawn never happened. Still I cannot help feeling grateful for the motive prompting your letter. I do not know you; it is for you to decide whether it would be advantageous to do so. I shall be in England in October.

880.—Monday, September 14, 1857.

BRISTOL.—RECEIVED. Not in the way suggested. No. 9 has charge of it, and will deliver it in proper time.

881.—Monday, September 21, 1857.

FLORENCE.—Ring yesterday. Anchor in a day or two.

882.—Tuesday, September 22, 1857.

M.H. K.—I have again been disappointed in not seeing you. When you have performed your promise, an answer will be immediately returned. You know how anxious I must be to arrange every part of our affair.—Yours ever, Mimi. Home, 20th.

883.—Wednesday, September 23, 1857.

MIMI.—You are labouring under some mistake. I have never yet received one letter; my promise to reply when that arrives shall be kept. Write at once, as I am equally anxious.—Yours ever, M. H. K.

884.—Wednesday, September 23, 1857.

HORSESHOE.—I am most anxious about you. Why don’t you write? I returned on Saturday. All went wrong. Alarm is well, but eager for news.—Vinegarette, Bath, 21st of September, 1857.

885.—Saturday, September 26, 1857.

DANSKE veuner i London bringes herved et hjerteligt Levvel fra F. S. Bang.

886.—Tuesday, September 29, 1857.

HORSESHOE.—Your LETTER was RECEIVED on Saturday, and greatly has it relieved my mind. Do you remember our last conversation? If it can be arranged speedily all will be well. I feared you were ill. I am better than I have been.—Vinegarette, Bath.

887.—Tuesday, October 6, 1857.

M.H. K.—My intention was to be in town the whole of next month to arrange our business. If you have determined not to be there it will be useless for me to think of it. I thought everything had been nearly settled, as I never forget a promise.—Yours ever, Mimi, October 2, 1857.

888.—Wednesday, October 7, 1857.

MIMI.—I beg of you to WRITE to me to the address I have before given you. You are evidently making a great mistake, as I have never made you one promise, except that of writing when I receive a letter from you. If you will do this, and give me your address, you shall hear from me. It is, I fear, a case of mistaken identity.—Yours ever, M. H. K.

889.—Monday, October 12, 1857.

P.P. P.—SECRECY.

890.—Thursday, October 15, 1857.

P.P. P.—SECRECY. No letter will either be shown or given up, but destroyed directly after receipt, if so wished by the writer, who may communicate without fear.

891.—Thursday, October 15, 1857.

M.H. K.—Your LETTER was FORWARDED, as you desired, to the post-office, Royal-hill, Greenwich, S.E., on the 8th. I am anxious to hear whether you received it.—Yours ever, Mimi.—October 13, H. W.

892.—Monday, October 26, 1857.

T.S.—THANKS.—Disappointed, yet thankful. Am I too indifferent to you to be favoured with a line? Does your seal express your feelings or what mine ought to be? He is enough: still human nature needs human sympathy. I am very sad.—O. W. D.

893.—Tuesday, October 27, 1857.

CUMMING to PET.—Pourquoi n’avez vous pas écrit? Il y a une lettre pour vous a la poste-restante, Ludgate-hill.

894.—Thursday, October 29, 1857.

TOTAL £2,700: Balance £18.—North-street, October 27, 1857.

895.—Monday, November 2, 1857.

X.—I cautioned, but to no purpose. The £2,300 are gone. This makes £6,000 lost in that way—and all hard cash. The cup is now full. Foreigners have the preference; but Decimals will face the wolf a second time.—Cygne.

896.—Monday, November 2, 1857.

YES.—Hold! till know all. My friend middling yet. All for you, and give up two years. If yes, put the signal in a sentence home: if lost, a blotted inside envelope at home. Up! up! upon relying Write.

897.—Tuesday, November 3, 1857.

X.—I must send the poor little girl round by sea to be tossed on the Atlantic for six days. My poverty, not my will consents. Is it true Nena Sahib was stripped of his patrimony? Decimals and poverty—£2,300 and starvation. St. Swithin.—Cygne.

898.—Tuesday, November 3, 4, 1857.

BIANCHINA.—Always, always the same. Don’t forget.

899.—Saturday, November 7, 1857.

BIANCHINA.—WRITE when you can till the great day comes, when words will give place to actions.

900.—Saturday, November 14, 1857.

TO W.—If you really wish to see me, let me know what day you go to D., and where I can find you.—Mimi, Nov. 12, 1857.

901.—Tuesday, November 17, 1857.

BIANCHINA.—I have not heard from you for so long. Why?

902.—Tuesday, November 17, 1857.

X.—I stand no chance in this race with foreigners, because I am an Englishman. Nena Sahib. St. Swithin. Decimals.—Cygne.

903.—Tuesday, November 17, 1857.

POLLY.—I have referred. Truly it applies. Need I again assure thee. Review calmly and sincerely what we have each since experienced, and forget not thy first obligation. Write, I entreat thee.—John.

904.—Friday, November 20, 1857.

BIANCHINA.—SECOND NOT RECEIVED. It is a pity. Never mind. Always the same.

905.—Monday, November 23, 1857.

BIANCHINA.—I am yours a thousand times more than ever. Remember you may depend upon me. For God’s sake write when you can—t’adoro sempre piu. You belong to me.

906.—Thursday, November 26, 1857.

CUMMING to PET.—Il y a une LETTRE pour toi, la même adresse.—Ton dévoué.

907.—Friday, November 27, 1857.

M.D., your COMMUNICATION has been received, and calls for my THANKS and gratitude. I had thought it possible we might have met. Your faithful Friend.

908.—Friday, November 27, 1857.

Z.—Chanced to see yours to-day. Lameness prevented myself taking it. I was assured it did appear in a different part. Pray forgive me for the neglect of others. A grateful heart is yours. Let me explain personally. I am grieved.

909.—Saturday, December 5, 1857.

MY dear SISTER,—Pray perform your promise in writing to me. If my proposal had been accepted all would have been well.—MIMI, H. W. Do not delay.

910.—Tuesday, December 8, 1857.

EZRA.—Oh! WRITE immediately and often. Take care of yourself. Cheer up. All right. Good-night. God bless you, my darling son.—“The Ezras.”—December 5, 1857.

911.—Monday, December 14, 1857.

MY dear SISTER.—Why not grant my request, and write as you promised? By keeping me in a state of uncertainty all our business is delayed. I have done all in my power. As soon as I have received your letter with the particulars no time shall be lost. If you wish to settle our affairs, the sooner an interview takes place the better.—H. W., December 11.

912.—Tuesday, December 15, 1857.

M.D.—I am very sorry I missed you, and more so that we cannot meet as suggested. Satisfactory explanations shall be given.

913.—Tuesday, December 15, 1857.

H.W., February 20, 1854.—Nearly four years’ absence and indifference leaves us both at liberty to act as we please independently of each other.—M. B., Dec. 14, 1857.

914.—Thursday, December 17, 1857.

THE EZRAS.—LETTER RECEIVED—much joy. Let your whereabouts be speedily communicated to your mother. God bless you.—HELEN.

915.—Wednesday, December 23, 1857.

CUMMING to PET.—Il y a une LETTRE pour vous—la même adresse. Je vous attends avec beaucoup d’inquietude. Venez bientôt je vous en prie. Votre dévoué.

916.—Wednesday, December 30, 1857.

M.D.—— No. 31.—It will afford me great pleasure under any circumstances.

917.—Wednesday, December 30, 1857.

CUMMING to PET.—Quand je vous vois, je vous dirai tout ce que je pense de votre conduite. Ce n’est pas bien de vous. Il y a des lettres pour vous. Toujours fidèle.

918.—Wednesday, December 30, 1857.

X.CHEOPS.—No, no. Hands off my child. I am no longer bound by the laws of humanity, and had it been a boy, yes; but I will not risk my little gipsey girl amongst the pestilential marshes of Hungary, though there secure against every power.—B. Z. Q., 666.—CYGNE.

919.—Thursday, December 31, 1857.

X.—CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS. O, no language can describe what I have had to endure in endeavouring to earn an honest living in my dear country. Kicked out of my beautiful native city into the vilest—and now wounded in my dearest affections. I was told it would be so, Alec. Boxmoor on the one hand. Decimals by the right. Eggs by the left. Comprenez-vous? Yes, I did it.—CYGNE.

920.—Friday, January 1, 1858.

TO T.—After the letter, do not for a moment suppose that I could make use of his house, money, or connexion. I adhere to mine of yesterday. The sacrifice you shall have to make will be the truest test of your sincerity—therefore, pause.—N. and H.

921.—Saturday, January 9, 1858.

M.D.—My meaning has not been clearly expressed. You have entirely misunderstood the feelings that actuated me. I, too, have resolved to do wonders, but it all ends as described.

922.—Thursday, February 4, 1858.

X.CHEOPS X.—As agreed, I have tried again to earn an honest living, and I earn about one-half as much as foreigners, and I see nothing but poverty and misery for myself and child.—Ciphering—decimals, 999.—CYGNE.

923.—Wednesday, February 10, 11, 12, 1858.

DOES HE REPENT? To Him who can Understand.—Is it for one flower to pine, droop, and die, or does the other flower sympathize in the misery it has caused its rose? Now, or it will be too late.

924.—Saturday, February 13, 1858.

DOES HE REPENT? for Whom? Guess.—My answer is a thousand times YES, on one condition, that the rose cast off the thorn. The violet will then be hers for ever. Do trust and have confidence, and the rose shall be happy, for nothing then shall ever separate the violet from “its rose.” Decide quickly, for time presses both, though for exactly opposite purposes. Will not the rose trust and support the “other flower”?

925.—Monday, February 15, 1858.

DOES HE REPENT?—There being no answer, it is now too late. Ah, Flower, whose name cannot be told, if thou hadst known the things that were for thy peace thou wouldst have asked forgiveness, ere this, of thy partner Rose. Now for the truth.

926.—Monday, February 15, 1858.

YOU ASK IF HE REPENTS, he only awaits your initials, or other sufficient proof of your identity, to answer this question. If preferred, address Amiens, P. O., Old Cavendish-street, W.

927.—Tuesday, February 23, 1858.

SPES IN DEO.—RECEIVED.

928.—Wednesday, March 10, 1858.

CAN the Rose be drooping whose thorns wounded the hands that would have tended it? That Rose is now, alas! beyond the reach of those hands, and they yet fear mischance. But write at once, or advertise more particularly, and a letter will be sent by “Appletree.”

929.—Saturday, March 13, 1858.

AWEED on which a Rose has flung fragrance cares nothing for a few scratches. An advertisement, stating that a letter has been addressed to it, in its own real name, at the General Post-office, would delight it. The assumed name is ANTI-CHESTERFIELD.

930.—Saturday, April 10, 1858.

IF “Arrietta” relented, the horizon would soon brighten; perhaps if all were revealed, she might do this without cause of regret. An oak, far from being uprooted by the passing storm, then proves its power to cherish the yielding and tender vine.—ES—UB.

931.—Wednesday, April 14, 1858.

APRIL 10.—Will ARRIETA let me MEET with a mutual friend? All may be well. Everything depends on you. From home this week.—TS—YB.

932.—Thursday, April 15, 1858.

SOPHIA W . . . . M.—“Ti ho scritto tante volte inutilmente.” What is to be done? Do you wish the letters, &c., published or not? Answer quickly, for time presses. Shall I be more explicit?—Yours, TICHBORN.

933.—Wednesday, April 28, 1858.

XTRIBE X QUIET.—Everything just as suspected, £100 of no use at all; in future at least £500. Plants. Je m’en moque. 3 A 333 BJB.—CYGNE.

934.—Saturday, May 1, 1858.

A.S.—“All is right.” I am very sorry that I did so, to cause you uneasiness, and will not again even ask. You know all that words can say—time cannot change. Thus, accept, &c. (and as to which I need not repeat); till then I only say A. S.

935.—Monday, May 3, 1858.

XBLUE EYES X.—I protested (in writing), both before and after, against that “Genug für Alles” business. The Moravian March Rose must give “Auskunft” and guarantee £500.—Toes.—CYGNE.

936.—Thursday, May 6, 1858.

SOPHIA W . . . . . M.—In looking over the MSS. Jouold DISCOVERED the MISSING SLIP written at the hotel, Plymouth; also, “Il mio Tiranno.” All is now ready but the dedication. Which do you think? Father or son!—TICHBORNE.

937.—Saturday, May 8, 1858.

JE dois et je veux savoir.

938.—Tuesday, May 11, 1858.

TO A. S.—I have seen May 1st (and 8th?) All is right and settled. Words are needless. Be tranquil.

939.—Friday, May 14, 1858.

A.S.—This is only to thank you for what I have seen. My pleasure is the hope that I interpret rightly the last word but two. Give or get me the earliest permission possible to send the “Enigma;” and, when you see what was wanting, you will find there was none. I am gone away till the middle of July. I need not say where now. Only one day’s post. J’attends.

940.—Monday, May 17, 1858.

MODELLA de 1854!—Ah! voudrai-je n’avoir pas proféré une pétition si facile à concéder, mais dont le refus si inattendu, et l’observation qui l’accompagnait, m’a causé tant de douleur. Le destin un prépare une pélérinage d’outre-Manche; pendant cet exile vos lettres chéries seront mon unique consolation. Si depuis quelque temps elles sont moins démonstratives, je suis sure que vous l’ignorez. Ancor, séparé ou non séparé. “Vi giuro eterna fede.”

941.—Thursday, May 20, 1858.

DEAR A. S.—This time I write first. All is right, &c. You know, &c. Time, &c. Please answer if, and as soon as, you can. All is fixed.—Yours, &c., M.

942.—Saturday, May 22, 1858.

TO LIDFORD.—15s. in town, besides cab hire (in case of need). In England—35s. per diem, inclusive of hotel (and exclusive of railway) expenditure. To second query, Yes. To third query, No, “as to language.”

943.—Wednesday, May 26, 1858.

VI GIURO ETERNA FEDE! Nothing can ever change me. Séparé ou non séparé, “toujours fidèle” jusqu’à la mort! Dieu vous garde! MODELLA de 1854.

944.—Monday, June 7, 8, 1858.

GAS—Tar—Shoes. Shakspeare’s Bust;—Aubert and Klaftenburg;—money for the present;—proposals for the future. I wish to send to you. No inquiry shall be made. Rely. One line by post. Quite broken down. Oh, come.

945.—Thursday, June 17, 1858.

HEARTSEASE.—Pray be calm. Do not be too eager. All will yet be right. Do you agree to meet, and part no more. Some are foes—find a friend. The flowers in the conservatory, I suppose, bloomed last week. Do not part with anything. Do write. Vale.

946.—Saturday, June 19, 1858.

HEARTSEASE.—On the brow of the vale. Received with thanks. Agreed as desired, if not too long delayed. Foes I never feared. Friends are sometimes treacherous. I have not forgotten the conservatory. As ever. W.

947.—Saturday, June 26, 1858.

Y.Z.—Can there be happiness without confidence? Alas, I see you doubt. It can never be received. It would be entire ruin. Can you sign it? In a month, death or victory.

948.—Monday, June 28, 1858.

Y.Z.—As you desire. Your sincerity is very satisfactory. Thanks for your faithfulness, it is duly appreciated, and shall be well rewarded. Hope on a little longer. Did you notice Saturday?

949.—Wednesday, July 7, 1858.

X.GAMINS X.—I CANNOT LECTURE at Coventry as contemplated. Although reported in the “Endowed Schools Commission” as receiving £80 per annum, I get but £50, and you know with that without board, &c.—E. J. W., Cygne.

950.—Tuesday, July 13, 1858.

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951.—Tuesday, July 13, 1858.

M.R.—E. R. and “not” M. R. worked illicit still third 2 months, 1855, at H. G.—M. R. unknown at “16 or 7.” Landlady at 16, dead. M. R. or E. R., age 20. Query, has E. R. a child 4 or 5 years old?—C. F. Field, Private Inquiry-office, Devereux-court, W.C.

952.—Wednesday, July 14, 1858.

ESPERANZA.—J’attends votre lettre avec impatience. Dites-moi où je dois vous écrire et quand je puis venir. Soyez ferme et tout ira bien. Votre tout dévoué.

953.—Thursday, July 15, 1858.

ESPERANZA.—Cela ne sera jamais. Ces enfantillages ne m’effrayent pas. Plus que jamais je suis décidé à tout avoir, et une vingtaine de ces lettres injustes et cruelles ne me détourneront pas de mon projet. Vous savez ce que je ferais si vous me faisiez perdre la partie. Vous n’avez qu’à rester fidèle à vos promesses.

954.—Wednesday, July 21, 1858.

ESPERANZA.—J’attends toujours une lettre: si je ne la reçois pas bientôt j’irai vous voir. L’affaire marche bien, mais votre indifférence et votre silence m’ont beaucoup affligés. Votre tout dévoué.

955.—Saturday, July 24, 1858.

ESPERANZA.—Say how a letter can reach you, and you will receive important information. Address, E. D. V. X., Post-office, Jersey.

956.—Monday, July 26, 1858.

ESPERANZA.—Il me semble que vous m’avez tout-à-fait oublié. Pourquoi ne m’avez-vous pas écrit? Au moins, dites-moi où je puis vous écrire. Comme il s’agit maintenant de notre bonheur futur, vous pouviez être un peu moins inconstant. Votre dévoué.

957.—Tuesday, July 27, 1858.

ACT 7. V. R. Cap. 30 and 31. Parole.

958.—Wednesday, July 28, 1858.

DECIMALS to CHEOPS.—I have done the State some service, and they know it; but I intend to do a great deal more. Coventry, like Spitalfields, will not assist us; but the form must be gone through. Address E. J. Wilson, Ennis, Ireland.

959.—Monday, August 2, 1858.

DECIMALS to CHEOPS.—T. C. JONES, Esq., DIED last year in America. It is exceedingly unfortunate. He and I were the only merchants who thoroughly understood the whole system. Address E. J. Wilson, Ennis, Ireland.

960.—Wednesday, August 4, 1858.

UNDECIDED.—From OLD TOM.

961.—Wednesday, August 11, 1858.

DECIMALS to CHEOPS.—It was the perseverance of one man that sent Lord Bacon to the Tower. Not Coventry, but Liverpool, Liverpool, Liverpool. Address E. J. Wilson, Ennis, Ireland.

962.—Thursday, August 12, 1858.

BLUE BELL.—Letters received the 10th. Henceforth I have every confidence—it was only this trial I feared. I have had a dreadful letter from P. Trust no one. Look again 17th. Will try what I can do the other way. Keep up your spirits.—LOCHINVAR.

963.—Wednesday, August 18, 1858.

BLUE BELL.—Your letter received. Your feelings on receipt will tell you mine. Address given will always find. I leave for the continent in a week. Will continue to communicate thus. Never mind the P. S. question. Write when can.—Lochinvar.

964.—Friday, August 20, 1858.

ALL’S WRONG, Wrong. From Old Tom. Write.

965.—Saturday, August 21, 1858.

BLUE BELL.—The genuine, truthful, earnest style of your letters is deeply appreciated. Do not alter it. For C. read J. Two months. L. has and always will have perfect confidence. Keep L. advised as to all movements at head quarters.—Constantia.

966.—Saturday, August 28, 1858.

CONSTANTIA.—Trust our kind friend (under promise) with all except means of intelligence. Say how grateful I am for kindness to you. Say nothing to T. at present. B. B. could not offend. L.’s confidence and respect increase daily. Have taken measures to frustrate our enemy. Keep aloof from this person. Advise our kind friend to do the same as terrible disclosures impend (not affecting us).—L.

967.—Thursday, September 2, 1858.

DECIMALS to CHEOPS.—Honest John Bull is pig-headed, but he begins to grasp this business. I claim to rank with Cobden, Bright, and Rowland Hill. I go on. (Long R—— Joey). Address E. J. Wilson, Ennis, Ireland.

968.—Wednesday, September 8, 1858.

BLUE BELL.—Should have written sooner, but am far away. Write as often as can; ’tis all I have to cheer me. Now and then. The person you so much dislike (a Lady) is the enemy alluded to. I am not very friendly with him whose visits you advised me of. Do not let him gain any information from you, and believe nothing he may report. Cheer up. Every confidence. Be cautious.—L.

969.—Wednesday, September 22, 1858.

CONSTANTIA.—Received two. That which has worried you is part of a plan. Heed it not. If that which you allude to is not given it must be done without. Rely upon L’s affection and determination. Who says ’tis for the best? 1st November. The time will pass, slow as it lags. Were it 10 instead of 2 it would make no change. Pray write soon—tell me of your health. B. B. must be very steadfast, and close ears to the insidious whisperings, which will be continued.—VIOLET.

970.—Wednesday, September 29, 1858.

COLCHESTER.

971.—Saturday, October 2, 1858.

THE COMET will appear very bright, on Saturday. Look out at Remenham.—Briggs.

972.—Monday, October 4, 1858.

G.P— N— G— N—. Mandami il tuo indirizzo, avrò forse bisogno di scriverti. Qualora tu foste ricercato del piccolo B. O. M. ti avverto che coloro che lo Chiedono non sono antorizzati, ne dalla famiglia sua ne dalla madre, e però tu non sei obbligato a dire dove stà.—H.

973.—Thursday, October 7, 1858.

DECIMALS to CHEOPS.—I have lost my money and my child. You can guess my feelings. Can a lawyer advise a criminal act without rendering himself equally liable? Answer to E. J. Wilson, Ennis, Ireland.

974.—Thursday, October 7, 1858.

VIOLET—3 which greatly comforted me. I rate your good taste too high and the individual too low to cause any uneasiness. Would a letter as last be safe? Is our kind friend as well disposed towards me as ever? It would please me much to know this. Well in health, but low in spirits. I was a little uneasy, but am no longer so.—Lochinvar.

975.—Thursday, October 21, 1858.

BLUE BELL.—Two.—I am deeply grateful, and much happier for the knowledge of * * * * *’s continued kindness and good opinion. You can communicate all except the actual means to her. I do not doubt —— trustworthiness, but a look or a gesture might unwittingly betray, and invoke consequences which would be frightful. Well. Again in a few days. I have so much to say, the loss of the expected means is miserable, though not unexpected.—L.

976.—Tuesday, November 2, 1858.

AU CONTRAIRE, long expected Y O M is not such an uncertain bird that some indications of his flight would not be observable. Have more confidence.

977.—Tuesday, November 2, 1858.

CONSTANTIA.—One.—Your efforts cannot but meet my warmest approbation. One of my dearest hopes was to have shared in this, but trust may help to finish. . . . . .’s kindness, merits, and receives my warmest gratitude—say this from me. Something may be made of the excursion you name. Think, and I will also. The separation from B. B. is becoming unendurable to L. Each day heavier than the last. A meeting must be managed. Well. About 4th November.

978.—Saturday, November 6, 1858.

SO BE IT, MARIE, God bless you! 10th and 11th if possible, which is earlier than I said, if I am able to leave home. The trial is terrible. You act nobly. You know some dates, please to use them. All’s well. Ever your—.—Nov. 5.

979.—Monday, November 8, 1858.

LAURA.—The choice rose has drooped this year—the petals will become dry, but still retain the aroma—some of the branches are a little out of cultivation—the stem is degenerating. The otto from the damask rose will ever retain its fragrance—all extraneous perfumes nauseate. Thanks for the liberal offer, which is gratefully declined. As before.

980.—Tuesday, November 9, 1858.

CONSTANTIA.—Letters have been sent which have not come to your hands. Write and say where one can be sent safely. You may depend on me.

981.—Wednesday, November 10, 1858.

VIOLET.—Great caution is now necessary. L.’s movements are known. Patience and faith. Well. In a few days. Your brother does not wish to offend. London, Nov. 9, 1858.

982.—Thursday, November 11, 1858.

STANDLYNCH, 1811, the Comet: Paris, E. Ct., 1858, the Comet!

983.—Tuesday, November 16, 1858.

BLUE BELL.—Is anything wrong? It seems such a terrible time since I heard. Pray write soon as can. The notice (C) on Tuesday was not mine—V was. There is one kind friend who will do all he can to effect a reconciliation if opportunity offers. I fancy kinder feelings exist towards me than we think. Do write.—London, November 12, 1858.

984.—Wednesday, November 17, 1858.

TWENTY-FIVE.—Ich grüsse dich recht herzlich, und denke nur an dich.

985.—Friday, November 19, 1858.

J.S. deceased.—Brentford, C. A.—The Clue.—Bartholomew accepts. The most binding legal engagement will be entered into. Write at once, as last, to Furnival’s-inn, and appoint interview.

986.—Saturday, November 20, 1858.

LILIAN.—It was not wrong. I had only been doubtful as to the reality. Happiness is yet in store for you. Pray write again and send an address.—C.

987.—Thursday, November 25, 1858.

B.B.—Are you unwell, or what is amiss? Nothing since November 2—21 long days. Can any letters have miscarried? My confidence is unshaken, but I fear some terrible calamity. Pray relieve my anxiety, you know how fearful that must be.—LOCHINVAR.

988.—Thursday, November 25, 1858.

LILIAN.—Forgive me.—I cannot leave you thus. I have much to say of comfort and sympathy, and long for the opportunity. Your better feelings will tell you that Rome is not the only refuge. I beg of you to let me hear at all times when practicable, if the other is at present impossible, and also to withdraw the expression that your determination is irrevocable. You may, indeed, confide in me as in a dear friend or brother. Take courage, and hope for brighter days.—C.

989.—Tuesday, November 30, 1858.

VIOLET.—The notice T. C. T. on the 9th was mine. I have cause again to repeat the same. Pray write and say where a letter can be sent to you safely. You know my address. Depend on me.—November 26.

990.—Friday, December 3, 1858.

FAITH.—You have made me supremely happy. I do rely, and have perfect confidence. You were grossly deceived. Entirely powerless for harm. I accede to everything. Residence is changed. Address as in January. God bless you!

991.—Tuesday, December 21, 1858.

DEAR MARIE.—“Thanks.” “All is well. Semper idem.” Cautious, but quite unchanged by trials. All is quite safe. A gleam appears. The full day is at hand. Your conduct is noble. Refer as I do thus. “God bless you. Ever your own,—.”—Dec. 18.

992.—Tuesday, December 21, 1858.

NEW YEAR’S DAY.—Remember your promise, its fulfilment would atone for the past, and mitigate the future. I seek no impossible renewal—only my own peace. Urge no commonplaces as to inexpediency, &c.—the heart knoweth its own bitterness. You once confided a dark page of your life’s history to me; can you not trust me now? I never betrayed you. Ignoring “the days that are no more,” we may yet be friends. I hazard all.

993.—Saturday, January 1, 1859.

THE FIRST INCOME, St. Clement’s.

994.—Saturday, January 1, 1859.

T.K.—I have not yet fallen down the precipice, but still stand trembling on its slippery brink. Alas, who can say that another year will find me thus, now that I have lost your bright example and good advice? Marianne.

995.—Monday, January 10, 1859.

TO CONTRE-COUP.—I am puzzled what to do with my daughter when I get her. I had the guarantee of a London schoolmistress of 23 years’ standing, and yet she was not safe. You know what happened to my money and papers in the heart of the city of London. I want your advice respecting my salary here; I must be cautious, as you know what happened to me at Greenwich for daring to speak my mind. Address E. J. Wilson, Ennis, Ireland.

996.—Tuesday, January 11, 1859.

JAN. 6.—Dear A. S.—Receive the full expressions of my zeal ever. Your conduct is noble and constant. I am the same, unbent even by ——, inflexible like you. “All’s well.” Thus point and refer. Yours ever, M.

997.—Friday, January 14, 1859.

TO HER WHO CAN UNDERSTAND.—Let the flower not droop. It must know that the other flower does sympathize with it. A reply sent to your lines was by some mistake not duly inserted. There will be no delay now, and all may yet be right.

998.—Tuesday, January 18, 1859.

DIENSTAG WAHL.—Nachmittags für sie. Lassen sie mich sie sehen?

999.—Tuesday, February 1, 1859.

O.T. E.—Du muss nur einmal wieder schreiben—die letzte zeit. Denke an dein versprechen; zwei Jahren zu warten, und dann oder wenn du willst komme. Mein herz ist gestorben, &c.

1000.—Tuesday, February 1, 1859.

CLOVES.—Thus to address you without having heard a word! I have tried in vain to get news. My fears have been, are still, of the most painful, even dreadful, kind. God grant they may soon be dispelled. He has, I trust, supported you through all. I have been much tried, and have written for my own relief, but would send all if I could. Many things have forced themselves upon me, spite of my distress. Improvements everywhere, only worth to me for their obvious bearing on the one object I really live for. From the past let us gather strength and hope. I trust nothing in what I sent has disturbed you. God bless you; be true.—Clarence.

1001.—Monday, February 7, 1859.

TO CONTRE-COUP.—To terminate this disgraceful business, I had made arrangements to place my daughter at school, at Boxmoor, Herts, but I cannot get her. Now, what am I to do? The money I relied on in my old age has been alienated—my child lost for ever—myself in the most miserable part of the land of misery, with a miserable salary. Write and address E. J. Wilson, Ennis, Ireland.

1002.—Tuesday, February 8, 1859.

TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED POUNDS—North-street.

1003.—Tuesday, February 8, 1859.

ERNEST.—Je t’en prie m’envoyer les renseignements accueillis à Cologne, Bonne, et Dusseldorff. Le paquet chiffré J. T. Le dénouement s’avance. L’avocat est certain de son affaire.—Ça Va Venire.

1004.—Thursday, February 10, 1859.

THE BEAR has COME to TOWN.

1005.—Saturday, February 12, 1859.

ROSE-COLOURED Spectacles. Look through them if you would learn the truth.

1006.—Monday, February 14, 1859.

TO CONTRE-COUP.—My last advertisement to you arrived here yesterday, and I lost two pupils the same day. Oh, Boxmoor! Boxmoor! (vous comprendrez). The author of the decimal system at Her Majesty’s Customs, which pours pure gold every day into the coffers of the nation, earning a miserable subsistence in the worst part of Paddy’s land! “Aux hommes capables la patrie méconnaissante.” Address E. J. Wilson, Ennis, Ireland.—Feb. 10.

1007.—Tuesday, February 15, 1859.

DIENSTAG WAHL. Keine andere.

1008.—Tuesday, February 15, 1859.

TRIBE.—Quiet, or by the Pyramids. The birds will be caught.—Ennis 12th Feb.; Boxmoor, 20th Feb.

1009.—Thursday, February 17, 1859.

ORION’S BOAT.—R. proven beyond doubt. D. not yet. E. January 3. Reference G. No compromise. Soon.

1010.—Friday, February 18, 1859.

C.Y.—O pietosa colei, che mi soccorse. Household woes.—E. F. Cooke, St. James’s Parsonage. Bethnal-green.

1011.—Monday, February 21, 1859.

WA. A mother M. SC. H. Vox humanitatis. HL. A trifle. A servant’s mite. Dum spiro spero. For F. MS. HCH. A. S. Little Herbert. Sympathizer. AMS. JDM. HD. MS. both WL. Non nobis nati JGR. GL. AW. Mrs. J. S. D. Falkland-house. Household woes. E. F. Coke, St. James’ Parsonage, Bethnal-green. “Quale i fioretti dal notturno gielo, Chinatile chiusi, poi che ’l sol gl’ imbianca. Il drizzan tutti aperti in loro stelo.”

1012.—Monday, March 7, 1859.

CLOVES.—Why this mysterious, most painful silence? Pray let me see you soon.—T. T.

1013.—Saturday, March 12, 1859.

CAUTION.—All persons assisting in secreting my daughter, ALICE JANE WILSON, 10 years old, are liable to seven years’ imprisonment.—E. J. Wilson, Ennis, Ireland.

1014.—Tuesday, March 15, 1859.

VIOLET.—You may still rely. Yes, I will, on the 17th, weather permitting; if not, on the 18th.

1015.—Tuesday, March 15, 1859.

CLOVES.—Still silent! I am in great distress of mind about you. This suspense is dreadful—let me not ask in vain for its removal.—CLARENCE.

1016.—Tuesday, March 15, 1859.

TRIBE.—You are not to seize my child, even if you can find her. You know how the detectives and police served me; but I intend to have my rights like other men, or—— Vive la Reine.—E. J. WILSON, Ennis, Ireland.

1017.—Thursday, March 17, 1859.

ZOH MOT.—You are informed the second time that you are being duped and deceived in the name of another. Keep away.

1018.—Friday, March 18, 1859.

CLOVES.—I will agree to anything, if you will only let me write to you at once. I have so much to say. This you must not refuse. God bless you.—Clarence.

1019.—Friday, March 18, 1859.

V.—I dare not believe in the coincidence—the happiness would be too great—yet even you must allow it is very strange. The name cannot pass my lips. “Her eyes are lode-stars, and her breath sweet air.” When last I saw those other stars alone I was plunged in despair. Years have elapsed since then, but the minutest incident is still ever fresh in my memory.—15th March.—J.

1020.—Tuesday, March 22, 1859.

THE WRITER of the ANONYMOUS LETTER, from London, is informed by Mr. Wilson, Ennis, Ireland, that the money he relied on in his old age has been alienated, both capital and interest, and he will have his daughter sent him by the Limerick steamer.

1021.—Saturday, March 26, 1859.

TO HER WHO UNDERSTANDS.—It is difficult to believe you really unkind. Pray point out your wishes, and I will do them. Nothing but misery since the 15th ult. North for a few days; afterwards let me arrange with you—if the old faith survives, you will not keep out of the way. Be kind and reply to, Yours ever.

1022.—Tuesday, April 5, 1859.

HER WHO DOES NOT QUITE UNDERSTAND wishes to do so. Not really unkind. If on the 15th ult. the innocence was proved, why longer doubt? Come to my home, and, if honourable, welcome. Duty has called, but not kept me purposely out of the way. Yours sincerely.—April 4, 1859.

1023.—Tuesday, April 12, 1859.

NICHT eine MILLION.—If an English school-mistress betrays the most sacred trust a father can confide to her, there is no power in England to right him. So, “Vive la Reine.”—E. J. WILSON, Ennis, April 9.

1024.—Saturday, April 16, 1859.

TWO HUNDRED POUNDS REWARD.—Any person (except a detective or his agent) restoring to me my daughter, ALICE JANE WILSON, 10 years old, shall receive £200 reward.—E. J. WILSON, Ennis, Ireland.

1025.—Thursday, April 21, 1859.

DURCH und durch verfault—Hundert Tausend G——n M——e (Ich sch——sze—darauf) Das Gesetz giebt mir fünf Millionen. Durch und durch verfault.—E. J. WILSON, Ennis, Ireland (Irlaad).

1026.—Friday, April 22, 1859.

COCCAGEE.

1027.—Saturday, April 23, 1859.

NICHT ZWEI MILLIONEN.—£10,000 sterling. (Bah!) In 1848, the commencement of the Golden Age, I would not have changed prospects with the proudest French merchant in London. Durch u durch verfault.—Ennis, 20th April.

1028.—Wednesday, April 27, 1859.

CONSERVE TA SANTÉE.—Ma caisse des allumettes est un trésor inappréciable, le feux qu’elle contienne rechauffe mon âme, me guide dans le ténèbre, et remplace si non le soleil enfin, au moins le réflêt de son éclat.

1029.—Wednesday, April 27, 1859.

YOU must be very gentle. Je comprend votre sentiment en harmonie avec mes plus chèrs désirs, mais je n’ose pas. Concernant mes nouvelles: ma vie est très solitaire. P. était trois jours avec moi. J’espére M. mieux. Je retourne O. P. H., pour revenir—Lundi.

1030.—Thursday, April 28, 1859.

DOUBLE-FIN to CONTRE-COUP.—£10,000 sterling. Bah! I claim £250,000 on eggs alone, to say nothing of that costly national antique (Long R. Joey), and on decimals £100,000. Je saurai bien faire valoir (mes droits).—E. J. WILSON, Ennis, Ireland.

1031.—Wednesday, May 4, 1859.

ORION’S BOAT. Ready, aye, ready. No more wavering. Thorough.

1032.—Friday, May 6, 1859.

FAITH.—Thanks. The present news does not accord very well with the protestations so loudly made by him. It is, however, just as I anticipated. It matters not, poor creature, he is quite harmless. All is unchanged. Pray write sooner. Ever.

1033.—Saturday, May 7, 1859.

DOUBLE-FIN to CONTRE-COUP.—Down upon lovely Apollo. £30 per annum out of his own pocket. Those who don’t pay in money, pay in person. Address me, E. J. Wilson, Ennis, Ireland.

1034.—Monday, May 9, 1859.

TO B. C. Z.—You don’t know their antecedents (rouge et noir). I have never seen any of my money from the day I nobly signed it away; and I did not see my child for five years, and yet I respected the laws of humanity; and you see the return—I have lost my daughter a second time.—Ennis, 5th May.

1035.—Wednesday, May 11, 1859.

EL CUYDS e TOPSIE.—Hopagato il due, sessanta. T. non le sapare, solo io e, due zü. Mi scrivi se vivende per T e male—le vostre Compasses.

1036.—Thursday, May 12, 1859.

B.—If not foolish, I may have been unscrupulous. He who has been publicly insulted has a right to require a public apology. Your note is sufficient. Read your Bible, and forget me. A. The last.

1037.—Friday, May 13, 1859.

ROBERT.—Zkb gr brx frw frph ru zulwh iru ph? Vxfk julhi dqg dgal hub;—Rk! Oryh. Oryh.

1038.—Friday, May 13, 1859.

RAMADA ALTA. Onde está minha minina? Diga me ja.—ALICE.

1039.—Monday, May 16, 24, 26, June 4, 1859.

AUSTRALIA.—EMY, WRITE.—TOBY.

1040.—Monday, May 16, 1859.

BATTLEDORE to SHUTTLECOCK.—You can have no idea of the ordeal I have had to pass through here, but I stop. I am firmly persuaded there is a secret here, and one well worth knowing. I am sure of the rest. So address me, E. J. WILSON, Ennis, Ireland.

1041.—Thursday, June 2, 1859.

AH, bravo—ouvre tombeau—vent absolument vous voir. Ecrivez de suite.

1042.—Saturday, June 4, 1859.

TO B. C. Z.—I have tried those gentleman-like and legal ways recommended me by honest John Bull in anonymous letters, but there is no chance of getting my child that way; so “vivent les imprimeurs.” Address E. J. Wilson, Ireland.

1043.—Saturday, June 4, 1859.

LORELEY.—Keep Bulls for the present. Weed out others at pleasure. No tidings of lost sheep. Mr. T. has destroyed nothing. 98 safe. Alas! poor Mercury. Jun. and Ce. will be of great use against the Marsites. All well.

1044.—Tuesday, June 14, 15, 16, 1859.

II: Don GIOVANNI : : 24 : x.—Pourrai-je jamais résoudre ce problème?

1045.—Wednesday, June 15, 1859.

AH BRAVO! Ouvre tombeau. Une autre fois ne joues pas avec un cœur trop sensible. Tu as déchiré le mien. Dès a présent je suis perdu. La victime c’est moi. Je te pardonne. Que Dieu te bénisse.

1046.—Friday, July 1, 1859.

FAITH.—It grieved me to hear that you did not see it. Although accidentally misplaced, it was still there, and I hoped you would find it. That which you suggest as a reason for its absence can never happen. Think of it no more, as it is utterly and intirely impossible. I am not surprised at the last news. Confidence. Time flies. Ever.

1047.—Wednesday, July 6, 1859.

AH BRAVO! Ouvre tombeau! Si tu as la moindre compassion dans ton âme, écris, ou viens me voir avant mon départ. C’est mon dernier appel; écoutes-le, il est sacré. Ecris.

1048.—Thursday, July 7, 1859.

KING’S-ROAD.

1049.—Monday, July 11, 1859.

MY dearest ALICE.—I have not received any communication from you for 18 months. Oh! if you knew what persecution your poor Father has had to undergo to try to deprive him of you for ever. Address me, Mr. E. J. WILSON, Ennis, Ireland.

1050.—Tuesday, July 12, 1854.

AH, bravo! Ouvre tombeau! Vous trouverez une lettre au même post-office, où tu m’en as adressé plusieurs l’année passée, sous le nom de X. Allez la chercher et tu ne dira plus que je te persécute.

1051.—Friday, August 5, 1859.

FAITH.—It appears a long time since the last news was received; has anything unusual transpired in the interim? I trust you saw the last. All is well, and the ultimate result is certain, secure, and satisfactory. Never doubt this.—Ever.

1052.—Friday, August 5, 1859.

TOO vague, and like all else too public. May be ere you get this, and may not be till morning of 7th, 12 o’clock. Do not go out of the house till then. If you call on the strangers or converse with them anywhere, I withdraw. In case you meet them, and miss me, do not go out.

1053.—Monday, August 15, 1859.

ORION’S BOAT. Paratus.—G. and E.

1054.—Tuesday, August 16, 1859.

IUNDERSTAND.—CEASE.

1055.—Tuesday, August 16, 1859.

THE HOUSE.—He will never return where suggested by letter, dated 17th July. Pursuit continued without intermission. Firmness and perseverance are well known after seven years. The last request will be scrupulously complied with. Has such treatment been merited?

1056.—Wednesday, August 17, 1859.

V.—I felt assured there was an error of identity. How could such an injunction apply when I had previously done so and no notice taken of it? For this reason I did not pursue the answer. Stranger coincidences have appeared since then. For myself, I can only say, there is no change. The impression at times seems overcome, but continually returns.—J.—16th August.

1057.—Friday, September 2, 1859.

EPSOM.—Friends may desert, but I can never change. Hope still lingers, but despair approaches. When that arrives you will know happiness no more. Am I truly spoken of? In sincerity, ever yours.

1058.—Friday, September 2, 1859.

FAITH.—The last news eminently satisfactory. The change spoken of accords fully with the expectations formed. Rest assured that all is as well as possible, arrangements are perfected, and every contingency prepared for. Away and returned. Address as usual. It is mine. Ever.

1059.—Saturday, September 3, 1859.

TO G.—“Take each man’s censure, but reserve thy judgment.”—2 Cor., IV. c., 9 v. T. “write” home.

1060.—Monday, September 5, 1859.

OUR PEOPLE RETURN September 7.

1061.—Tuesday, September 6, 1859.

T.W. S.—Il me faut un cœur où je puisse répandre ma peine. Ecris-moi. À toi à jamais, O. W. D.

1062.—Friday, September 9, 1859.

TO the HEART of STONE.—Why torture the victim longer? Bright prospects shine if you meet on the instant. He has been ruined over and over in screening you. It is the last attempt. If you oppose him now, a few days will put it out of his power to do all he desires for you—this is more than can be told. He forgives from his heart, and will never allude to the past. If he has offended, he hopes, alas, to be forgiven. Let him see the child and kiss it. The nurse shall bear the note fixing time and place. Let it be where you now are.

1063.—Saturday, September 10, 1859.

TO EPSOM.—You are not truly spoken of. When I see you, I will consult with you as to the best way to set matters right. Molehills have been made mountains. I have so much confidence in you I shall never speak or think of the past. Poison against you has been industriously strewed in my path. Forgive. Watch for me at noon. Continue in sight, then I will advance, not otherwise. I know myself too well to intrude. All as you will.

1064.—Monday, September 12, 1859.

EXCELSIOR.

1065.—Thursday, September 15, 1859.

EPSOM.—“The Times,” 13th and 14th September instant. On the 13th three—on the 14th two. This is the 19th since——. You can write—I cannot. Your writing will show sincerity, and that the communication was your own.

1066.—Thursday, September 15, 1859.

EPSOM AGAIN.—I hope you are not labouring under the impression that, by advising as I did, I am changed.—God forbid! Was “My dearest Friend” yours, or is it a mere coincidence? I hope your h——’s fears are groundless.

1067.—Saturday, September 17, 1859.

MYSTERY.—Present conduct very suspicious to him who knows all. It indicates, also, desire to delude, and exhibits all the past professions to have been for some purpose. Meet as ordinary friends where you now are, or never in this world. No more “delusion.” No more notes such as “I have been much annoyed,” &c. The Martyr can no longer endure such ungenerous petty insult. It out-Herods all. You shall have justice done you so far as unfounded reports go, but the spirits of departed parents and some respect for self as a man demand that I no longer rest under the false accusations of the ——. Farewell.

1068.—Thursday, September 22, 1859.

TWENTY-FIVE.—Près de toi c’est la vie, loin de toi c’est mourir. Attendre et espérer je t’en conjure.

1069.—Thursday, September 29, 1859.

WALES.—“RETURN or WRITE immediately.” This done over and over, but all rejected. “All parties immovable.” These absurd words make me doubt “sincerity.” “Very nervous.” Why so? I will never allude to the past, nor think of it. I forgive all, whatever may have been. Ever study wishes. Sent for letters in real name. Never yet a line. Fear not threats. No future tales, whether true or groundless, will annoy me. Your father and mother are better.

1070.—Friday, September 30, 1859.

ROMANS XII. 9.

1071.—Monday, October 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 1859.

TO — ——.—Can’t you recognize a quotation from your own letter? I often think “of that pretty but affecting tale of,” &c. No, not to the last address, but the previous one.

1072.—Monday, October 3, 1859.

V.—Près de toi c’est la vie, loin de toi c’est mourir. Most strange to read one’s own inmost thought and yearning thus syllabled forth by another, like a dream told back to the dreamer! Daily and hourly I repeat to myself those words: but alas! for me, la vie court vite, c’est la mort qui dure, et j’attends sans espérer.—J.

1073.—Saturday, October 8, 1859.

K—— POTT. Sploce. Lak. The Mutability!

1074.—Friday, October 28, 31, 1859.

MARIA.—Dear Wife. I am well. “Good night.” “All’s well.”—EDWARD.

1075.—Friday, November 4, 1859.

MARIA.—That is done; give me a name, and I will write to the old address. “Good night; all’s well.”—EDWARD.

1076.—Monday, November 7, 1859.

MARIA.—It is done. Give me a name. I will write to the old address. I am well, dearest. “Good night, all’s well. Ever yours, EDWARD.

1077.—Tuesday, November 8, 1859.

HAND OBLIVISCENDUM.—Acknowledged £20.—4th Nov., 1859.

1078.—Friday, November 11, 1859.

MARIA.—You have done most wisely. Always do the same. “Good night, all’s well.” Yours ever, EDWARD.

1079.—Monday, November 21, 1859.

MARY.—Is it safe to write to you, and to direct as I did the last? “Good night, all’s well.” Your ever affectionate Husband.

1080.—Monday, November 28, 1859.

LIVERPOOL.—Why not? ill, not Monday. Write.

1081.—Friday, December 2, 1859.

FAITH.—The acquaintance is of the slightest, and conversation on such matters is out of the question. The difficulties and evils are fully understood. Does the P. S. concern the affair named some time back? Only five. Ever.

1082.—Monday, December 12, 1859.

AUSTRALIA: Emy: Write: Toby.

1083.—Saturday, December 31, 1859.

TO “I AM GOING HOME.”—Give me your address. Confidence is felt. You have not been avoided. Our business is settled at your pleasure. All orphan’s difficulties can be dispelled if true friends rally round and help with kind encouragement and explanation.—Dec. 30, 1859.

1084.—Monday, January 5, 1860.

J.K.—Alas, no improvement since last year. I am still lingering on the brink of the precipice, notwithstanding “Stick no Bills” and all the kind advice which was then given. A happy new year to you.—MARIANNE.

1085.—Thursday, January 26, 1860.

TOP of the HILL.—14.—Thank God! Wish to take leave of that growing 14. It may turn saucy. But Patience shall be a duty.

1086.—Tuesday, January 31, 1860.

EXOTIC.—This is final. I have suffered greatly, yet admire your fidelity and strength of character. May you never repent it. Good-bye, God bless you.—FRANK Dody.

1087.—Wednesday, February 1, 1860.

ROSE LEAVES.

1088.—Friday, February 3, 1860.

FAITH.—Ninety-nine instead of one hundred and fifty-two. A LETTER AWAITS you as before. Ever.

1089.—Friday, February 10, 1860.

EMERGENT.—F. D.

1090.—Tuesday, February 14, 1860.

TO the INNOCENT.—Yes, on the instant. It cannot be after. Your manner and ways, coupled with the truly absurd stories of the past, have made you appear (to those not knowing you) other than you are. Would that all the world was as amiable, virtuous, and good. Your FRIEND.

1091.—Tuesday, February 28, 1860.

THE Lark they may prison, but her SPIRIT is risen, and soars to its own native Skies.—WRITE, in strict confidence, to Reciprocal, care of X. Y., 58, York-street, Dublin.

1092.—Friday, March 2, 1860.

TOP OF THE HILL.—14th Anniversary.—I saw it. She suffers real want. She must make another effort to move. The most trifling help is valuable in such distress. She says that patience, faith, resignation, are sacred duties.

1093.—Wednesday, March 7, 1860.

GLEN.—SPECKLED FOWLS, buya—buy my mackerel!

1094.—Thursday, March 15, 1860.

RENT.—RECEIVED YOURS; have long left town for my musical duties, the salary for which hardly permits constant advertising; therefore you must contrive how I can write to you. Your advice and convictions are equally excellent; still the days of “manna” descending have ceased. Remember advice regarding your health. Mr. Expert, ever your own fondly and eternally, Sophy.

1095.—Saturday, March 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 1860.

REFLECT!—Remember, I live still. Has been joyfully received. Where can I meet you or write? God bless you.

1096.—Saturday, April 21, 1860.

E. V. E. R. Y.—Not punishable.

1097.—Wednesday, May 2, 1860.

NELLA bruna la costanza!

1098.—Friday, May 18, 1860.

NINTH.—Would it be safe to do so? Great caution requisite.—Y——.

1099.—Saturday, May 19, 1860.

WASHINGTON FRIEND APPROACHES LONDON.

1100.—Thursday, May 24, 1860.

A.and E.—You do me an injustice to say that I am tampering with you. Your kind notes were duly acknowledged. The first was destroyed “unopened” (?). The second was returned. Though I may never have the happiness of seeing you again the memory of the past will supply the tide-flow of joy. Farewell.

1101.—Friday, May 25, 1860.

PAIR the ARABIC NUMERALS; placing their like tens, for the Districts; in the same line; and their like units, for the Guilds; in the same column. By this chessboard arrangement, the hundred pairs will be sections of a Phalanx, common to both.—T. F.

1102.—Saturday, May 26, 1860.

A.and E.—You do me an injustice to say I am tampering with you. Your kind notes were duly acknowledged. The first was destroyed “unopened.” The other was returned. Vide the Times, May 24. N.B. These vowels “A. E.” may be adopted by a third rival party for the purpose of misleading through falsehood, but the true vowels “U. and I.” being relatives, will not be deceived by capital letters or capital hoaxers. The wise accept only as true evidence hand-writing, signature, and seal.

1103.—Tuesday, June 5, 1860.

N.D.—Could not succeed on ——. You know ——. Hope better fortune.—WRITE.

1104.—Friday, July 20, 1860.

ELIZABETH STREET and every one. READ this COLUMN of yesterday.—F. M. S.

1105.—Tuesday, July 31, 1860.

Αινιγμα.—How, without money, you can get steamers; and as many more steamers you get, as more money you can possess?—X. to B. S.

1106.—Thursday, August 2, 1860.

YOUR INITIALS in Hair.—J——. July 31.

1107.—Wednesday, August 22, 1860.

HEW.—M. at S., much better. I have done very well. Made 65 this week. Seconds for about 2,000. Hear again in two months.

1108.—Saturday, September 1, 3, 1860.

ANTONIA.—Circumstances which appear adverse sometimes prove favourable, and the faith I hold will not permit me to lose hope. Yours truly, Annie.

1109.—Tuesday, September 4, 1860.

THANKS.—I am, since Tuesday, in the W. C. B. H., and I shall, probably, remain until you tell me to leave. I have been everywhere. One little garden is the only one well looked after.

1110.—Saturday, September 22, 1860.

ANNIE.—The excursion may not now extend to Geneva or Paris. Yours faithfully, Antonia.

1111.—Monday, September 24, 1860.

ADELINE.—Your happiness must be considered.

1112.—Thursday, September 27, 1860.

J.A. W.—I cannot. Yes, I do very much. Thursday or Friday, at 4, at old place.

1113.—Thursday, September 27, 1860.

HORRID CREATURE.—Keep up your courage, and trust in God; He knows your innocence, and will protect you. All your friends will be faithful till death. Patience. Subteakhoojiaca.

1114.—Friday, September 28, 1860.

X.Y. Z.—8 o’clock.—Portugal.

1115.—Monday, October 1, 1860.

ALE VRAI CROIX.—I could not send before; fear I cannot again, but ever believe I am “Fidèle à Mort.” Did you receive the picture?

1116.—Tuesday, October 2, 1860.

TOIFEY, Toifey.—No letter as promised. Assert your rights. No white slave. Write. I go S. W. on Wednesday, October 3—return to town on Monday, October 22. Meet me that day. God bless you. Thine now as ever. Despair. When the heart heaves. Return.

1117.—Tuesday, October 2, 1860.

M.H. (Omega).—From justice and friendship you owe me some explanations respecting the calumnies emanating from Newcastle, in order that I may be enabled to defend myself in future against similar aspersions, though (as a Christian) I may not be allowed to retaliate. Your letter shall be answered immediately.—Kappa.

1118.—Monday, October 8, 1860.

MAIBLUMCHEN, warum hast du nicht geschrieben? Es verlangt mich zehr deinen zustanden zu wissen. Kanust du, mich au dem acht und zwanrigsten. Monatstage zu treffen, mit mir verabreden?

1119.—Wednesday, October 10, 1860.

TO M. A. A.—Ich habe gelebt und geliebt. Farewell?

1120.—Thursday, October 11, 1860.

ISABEL.

1121.—Monday, October 15, 16, 1860.

DEAREST BEIDES.—VISIT the BLACKMOOR at once, and all will be arranged, and write to London Club. Mother very ill.

1122.—Tuesday, October 16, 1860.

E——N.—I learn from Mrs. L., that you are the victim of a foul conspiracy and gross delusions. I have ever been, am now, and mean under any circumstances to continue, unchanged and faithful to 9th Nov., 1860. Therefore the vacancy will not and cannot be filled up as you suppose. Think of this in your moments of remorse. I found no letter with yours. I shall not try to find or molest you; but let me write you more fully. I wish you to be happy.—GRUNTLE.

1123.—Wednesday, October 17, 1860.

BEIDES.—“Have a care.” You are near destruction, but still have friends. Go to the Blackmoor at once, and a kind arrangement will be effected.—E——

1124.—Friday, October 19, 1860.

B.T.—You must come—it is your duty. G—— says so seriously. Extremes all but meet.

1125.—Monday, October 22, 1860.

CORRESPONDANCE.—Adressez-vous par billet au bureau convenu. Vous y trouverez plusieurs Lancaster. Le bureau est ouvert depuis 10 jusqu’a 3. Tout va bien.

1126.—Tuesday, October 23, 25, 1860.

ADRESSEZ-VOUS, Great Winchester-street, city, vous en trouverez 5 au nom convenu, le bureau est au rez-de-chaussée à gauche. Soyez tranquille tout va bien.—Pervi, Luxembourg, 11.

1127.—Thursday, October 25, 1860.

P.A. C. hopes now for mutual sympathy—time and thoughts work wonders. A reply is asked, though hardly hoped for, saying that certain reports (so quickly spread abroad after I left) might one day turn out truths. The 25th prox. Ever yours.

1128.—Monday, October 29, 1860.

ALPHA.—Does this vexation proceed from you or from his enemies who employed similar means last May and June? If from you, you will please to cease, or you may see him a few days hence a wanderer, once more, by your fault. Though you imagine him changeable, God will strengthen him not to swerve from the path of honour and conscience respecting M. Z.—Kappa.

1129.—Thursday, November 8, 1860.

R.E.—Tuesday, the 13th. Very great.

1130.—Wednesday, November 14, 1860.

QUEEN of BUSHIRE.—Remember Ali Bux. WRITE at once. You know where.

1131.—Tuesday, November 20, 1860.

HANG OUT the BANNERS.—COMMUNICATE all at once, if not too late. All may be arranged. T. L. and T. A.

1132.—Monday, November 26, 1860.

P.A. C. hopes that silence gives consent. Time and circumstance are the keys to real sentiments. One word is asked in reciprocity, and anxiously waited for. The 25th prox. Ever yours.

1133.—Tuesday, November 27, 1860.

J.G.—Oui. Depuis le neuf. Parole. Violettes arrivées mille remercimens. Souffrant et très occupé. Je t’embrasse.

1134.—Saturday, December 1, 1860.

J.—RECEIVED ALL. Not before twenty-second. Will call. Doctor satisfied. Trash. H. Read Hermine. Await opportunity to write.

1135.—Thursday, December 6, 1860.

T.G.—Arrived all right, as arranged; M. O. D. W. Lovely country, but no good cigars. I wish you could bring some. Pray write soon to Y. O. D. H.—A. E. T.

1136.—Tuesday, December 11, 12, 1860.

NENNEN Sie den Tag und den Platz: wenn Sie mich nicht sehen können in Ihren Amt?

1137.—Saturday, December 15, 1860.

DIDO.—All will be right if done at once.—WIDO WEE.

1138.—Saturday, December 29, 1860.

L’AMI FENTON’S est parti le lundi seulement, je reste en ville. Je t’embrasse.

1139.—Tuesday, January 1, 1861.

T.G.—D. L. landed at Palermo, went through Sicily to Messina, up to Naples and Capua; and now, with heart true to the cause, waits events at F. Viva Italia! Quite well. Nothing new. How is D. W. all this time? Y. O. D. H.—A. E. T.

1140.—Thursday, January 10, 1861.

JD. . LC. . Well × J. H. D. . name in full length. High-street, Dorkg, Surrey.

1141.—Saturday, January 19, 1861.

QUEEN of BUSHIRE.—Care not for the Dragon. Poor Ali Bux still waits for the waggon, at the old address.

1142.—Tuesday, January 29, 1861.

WHAT you wish is done.—W—— No——.

1143.—Friday, February 1, 1861.

ORION’S BOAT.—Renew, and make an end.

1144.—Saturday, February 2, 1861.

SCROOGE has promised. Write to W.

1145.—Saturday, February 2, 4, 1861.

TO QUOD TIBI ID ALII.—“Pray, dearest S., write.” Veto X., to Tavistock, London.

1146.—Saturday, February 2, 1861.

T.G.—RETURN to Z., on the day appointed, M. O. D. W. You know when and where, and that I am Y. S. H.—A. E. T.

1147.—Saturday, February 2, 1861.

Αναγη.—I cannot thank you enough for keeping your promise. F. S. and leaving in C., venture to B., completing their service. There is no personal news, except that, through delay in receipt of letter from consulate, I am unable to return and enter de T. How little you know of that morning’s history—the intense effort required not to involve some one very dear—it would have been ruinous; and yet how much I would risk if necessary—I do not, I shall not, forget. Reconsider what are circumstances to a will like yours! Pray WRITE, if only once more.—Yours ever, T.

1148.—Wednesday, February 6, 1861.

NEVER.

1149.—Wednesday, February 6, 1861.

ADIEU. God bless you! Farewell.

1150.—Saturday, February 9, 1861.

T.D.—L. C. well. T. H. D., name in full length.—High-street, Dorking, Surrey.

1151.—Saturday, February 9, 1861.

THE TIMES, May 9, 1859.—“Hope, ever hope.” I have and will always do so; yet I have had no intelligence of you since May 24, ’59. Can you not let me hear from you, directly or indirectly? I trust that when Spring returns (the flower it blooms) that friends so sincere will meet again.

1152.—Friday, February 15, 1861.

E.to B—— O.—The cough is well. I wish to see you. What we arranged. They would not pub Lupus.

1153.—Saturday, February 16, 1861.

HOPE, ever hope. I have, and will always do so; yet I have had no intelligence of you since May 24, 1859. Will you let me know how you can hear from me, as I do not know your address? You can have mine from Mrs. Turner, 26, Brewer-street, Pimlico; then friends so sincere will meet again.

1154.—Thursday, February 21, 1861.

LOOK HERE—remember next Tuesday.

1155.—Thursday, February 21, 1861.

X.Y. Z.—Yes. Good news this morning. I did not advertise on Tuesday.

1156.—Friday, February 22, 1861.

TODD oder TODT? Schreibe—welcher, dem “Carbonari.”—Exchange, Dundee.

1157.—Thursday, February 28, 1861.

JACK has LOST VICTORIA TRAIN. Wishes to explain to F. this delay. Fix a time.

1158.—Thursday, February 28, 1861.

FIFTEEN POUNDS RETRIBUTION RECEIVED, S. S. Matt. vi. 15. When? where? and, if myself personally or others of the family who have been wronged? Initials, and I’ll seek no more. Address, General P. O., Clapham.

1159.—Friday, March 1, April 1, 1861.

Αναγη.—I cannot thank you enough for keeping your promise. F. S. and leaving in C., return to B., completing their service. There is no personal news, except that, through delay in receipt of letter from consulate, I am unable to return and enter de T. How little you know of that morning’s history—the intense effort required not to involve some one very dear—it would have been ruinous; and yet how much I would risk if necessary—I do not, shall not forget. Reconsider what are circumstances to a will like yours! Pray WRITE, if only once more. January 15.—I have just seen an obituary notice—how sad, sudden, unexpected! How much I wish I could be of some service to you!—Your ever, T.

1160.—Friday, March 15, 1861.

A.B. C.—This is the first time. The value and importance of the matters in question are overestimated, but act justly. The name (three words) appears several times.

1161.—Thursday, March 28, 1861.

STOOPUMS.—Shall be in town on Friday, leave on Sunday. WRITE to old lodgings what time “Pomp” on Saturday must see you. IDIOT.

1162.—Friday, March 29, 1861.

STOOPUMS.—There is a letter at old place. Send for it. Forgot this yesterday. IDIOT.

1163.—Monday, April 1, 1861.

HAMPSTEAD HEATH ENCLOSURE.—Something’s up!

1164.—Wednesday, April 3, 1861.

ORION’S BOAT.—Come with all papers (H. C.) Missing memorandum of E. & G., former year, found.

1165.—Thursday, April 4, 1861.

TO VIOLET.—Keep up your heart. Trust in me. I have seen your Friend, and will do all for the best. You are, and always will be, my first thought. I have now received three letters from you, viz.;—13th February, 1st and 28th March: and have done all you wished. No. 2.

1166.—Monday, April 8, 1861.

JOLLY to RUMMY.—Please give me a right understanding, as I am in a fix, and I will answer you in return.

1167.—Monday, April 22, 1861.

ALL RIGHT, my own darling E.—April 16.

1168.—Wednesday, May 1, 1861.

ORION’S BOAT.—No writing. I will see you.

1169.—Wednesday, May 1, 1861.

TO the ONE WHO CAN UNDERSTAND.—You cannot, I am sure, now fail in your promise voluntarily given. I pray you to let this painful suspense end, and accounts come as before. R. has returned to remain. Let this appeal be sufficient.

1170.—Wednesday, May 8, 1861.

TOM CAT.—A Boy on the 2nd May, in Paris.—Pray write to B., who is now free! He waits to tell you all. Direct under cover to J. R. S. You may safely write.

1171.—Thursday, May 9, 1861.

BEAULIEU.—Received.—Ps. xx., 3, 4.

1172.—Wednesday, May 22, 1861.

TOM CAT.—Another letter has been SENT to Bruxelles, poste restante. An interview in pure and sincere friendship is all that is asked, at any time and place you may name. Do not delay, it is of vital importance to me, and much so to you. Depend upon your own wishes being carried out.—B.

1173.—Monday, May 27, 1861.

ORION’S BOAT.—Wait for me. E. Y. 2. You mistook.

1174.—Tuesday, May 28, 1861.

R.S. P., Water Colourer.

1175.—Saturday, June 1, 1861.

AFAINT HEART NEVER WINS a FAIR LADY. The ANONYMOUS CORRESPONDENT whose letter was posted in Lombard Street, on Thursday last, is requested to be MORE EXPLICIT. R. sticks to his craft, and will persevere when he sees his way. Address, Post-office, Vigo-street, Regent-street.

1176.—Tuesday, June 11, 1861.

BRIDGEWATER.—I am horrified at what I have discovered. If possible let me know the worst.

1177.—Tuesday, June 18, 19, 1861.

HONEYCOMB.—Please “journey” home end next week. WRITE immediately, sending address. You have not been kind to IDIOT.

1178.—Tuesday, June 18, 1861.

FELIX.—138 and special, right. T. leaves home July 3. Congratulate Ce. on late successful performance. Proposed plan approved, but come sooner if possible. Remember us to Scrup & Co. All well, and unite in regards. Addio.

1179.—Thursday, June 20, 1861.

SMUDE.—Sah nettirw eciwt. Syats ta sih ecffio rof eht tneserp.—June 19.

1180.—Friday, June 21, 24, 26, 1861.

PORTMANTEAU to PACK. I still dream.

1181.—Thursday, June 27, 1861.

A.B. Z. si yltsenrae detseuqer ot etacinummoc tuohtiw yaled. Ma ni yrev taerg elbuort. Dna eriuqer etaidemmi ecivda.—53, Reppu Ruomyes-teerts, Namtrop-erauqs.

1182.—Monday, July 1, 2, 1861.

CHAPEL of EASE.—NELLY.—He is delirious. He wishes to hear from you. We fear the worst. You know the address. His friends have inserted this. A line from you may save him yet.

1183.—Friday, July 12, 1861.

SMUDE.—Eht tsop eciffo ta Hgiel si dehctaw. Lotsirb lliw od. Ekat erac.—July 11.

1184.—Friday, July 19, 1861.

J.B. and S. S. are quits.

1185.—Tuesday, July 30, 1861.

W.H. D. Elsie. C. C. C. You are mistaken. This is my testimony. Yours, as ever, for ever. Robert.

1186.—Thursday, August 8, 9, 1861.

X.Y. Z.—August 12. 8 o’clock.—PORTUGAL.

1187.—Thursday, August 8, 1861.

GIOIA MIA.—Pipey and Beauty quite well. Cases paid for. Sorry to disappoint you, but too uncertain. Letter by first opportunity. Thank J., to whom I could write? A toi corps et âme.

1188.—Wednesday, August 14, 1861.

TOM MOORE, No. 1. RECEIVED yours. You write, I will do as you propose.

1189.—Wednesday, August 21, 1861.

TOM MOORE.—I shall not leave London unless with you. Your letters give hopes (No. 2).

1190.—Thursday, August 22, 1861.

STELLA.—Aan, Bala, Na Bud, Ke Ay, Bala, Bud. There is a LETTER for you.—C. Y.—35, Post-office, G——W.

1191.—Saturday, August 31, 1861.

TOM MOORE.—YOURS RECEIVED. Thanks. How is T.’s health? Polly’s visit was a great kindness, and it has allayed a very anxious feeling. B. is a bachelor (No. 3).

1192.—Tuesday, September 3, 1861.

TOM MOORE.—B. will be there (4).

1193.—Tuesday, September 3, 1861.

BLUE ENAMEL CROSS.—I cannot trust W. Letter received. I accept all its terms. Mine until death. Be patient.

1194.—Wednesday, September 4, 1861.

L’ESCORT RECEIVED YOURS. However well himself complains of the conduct of your protégée. He gives him great trouble, and unless you could give hope for an early “Duncaster” meeting he fears the necessity of applying for help to Dr. Evans. Having no project he shall not leave S. before the 15th September.—Scarborough, Sept. 1.

1195.—Friday, September 6, 1861.

LORELEI.—The Anthropophagous didn’t gobble the partridges.

1196.—Tuesday, September 10, 1861.

S.to L., the 8 R’s, and W.—CHARLES URQUHARDT NEWPORT TINLEY has not suffered from the eels.

1197.—Saturday, September 14, 1861.

TOM MOORE—Yours received. Six months is quite right. I think B. had better see you next week; but if you think otherwise, a small parcel, containing the writing, shall be left at the Rail, you to call for it as you pass (5).

1198.—Tuesday, September 17, 20, 24, 1861.

N.W.—L’Amaro è Molto. Helurchen.

1199.—Tuesday, September 17, 1861.

TOM MOORE.—B. travels upon the second day named, unless you advise differently by post. B. can arrange the day to your advice (6).

1200.—Thursday, September 19, 1861.

WILL you GIVE me a BOA at Brighton. Norwood Junction, 10.30 P.M. Shall we never meet again? The word to Nina, Post-office, Norwood. S. marked “M. T.” may reach and console the stranger.

1201.—Tuesday, September 24, 1861.

C.C. C. I must see you. This place is not what I expected (Plants). I have a rival (foreign) earning double as much as I do. You heard what happened to my money and papers in the city. E. W., B’ps Std., Herts.—X.

1202.—Wednesday, September 25, 1861.

TOM MOORE.—INSTRUCTIONS will be WAITING you at the Railway Station, the Parcel office, when this meets your eye. Still hoping (7).

1203.—Thursday, September 26, 1861.

TOM MOORE.—You are favoured in your powers, so do persist and persevere, but judiciously, and the difficulty, we hope, will then yield, though at a late moment. Most seriously avoid the alternative—the sacrifice is too great. B. is engaged on Saturday (8).

1204.—Saturday, September 28, 1861.

TOM MOORE.—This day’s post gives great hopes, is quite encouraging. You arrange in every way as you deem most prudent. We begin to anticipate the results of your almost certain success (9).

1205.—Wednesday, October 2, 1861.

SERPENT—Dove.—Bedford.—Geranium.—Just RECEIVED, FIRST SIGNAL, unknown to the rest. Write it me, and let me answer you. Quite right so far. Annie, dear, good-night.—M. T. South Norwood—Glove—size.

1206.—Tuesday, October 8, 1861.

G.P. L.—Virtue, honour, perseverance, will bring elevation and deserts, and, it is hoped, forgiveness.—GRIEF.

1207.—Tuesday, October 8, 1861.

UNCLE TOM.—If you have not already written, pray WRITE, as there is very much anxiety. You may see B. any day, from 2 till 4, and later if requisite (1).

1208.—Thursday, October 10, 1861.

BELLA, St. Mary’s, must see G. H., or hear from them immediately. Something must be settled before the winter. Bad season. Ill health. What was suggested will be the best plan to adopt. Make an advance, it is an effort, but will eventually prove the best for all. Parties surrounded by enemies. Don’t hesitate. Inevitable ruin is the result.

1209.—Friday, October 11, 1861.

INFELIX.—Notice of your return vainly expected. Ire. to H. V. 11th, Spring 15th and Home 18th, unless——. Send your plans directly chez moi. O. will forward them. Birdie much wanted. Work nearly done. Esperanza. Addio. Yours, T.

1210.—Thursday, October 17, 1861.

UNCLE TOM.—Yes, received. We are well. For you we are painfully anxious. Your happiness is inseparable from our own. Spare nothing to obtain the one result so important to your future. B. will let you have anything you require to ensure that. He longs to see you here or there. Is anything settled in regard to the holydays? Think of the commencement of this month (2).

1211.—Monday, November 11, 1861.

PERCY.—Was it not abominable of you? Poor M. was greatly disappointed. Pity her a little.

1212.—Wednesday, November 13, 1861.

MAIBLUMCHEN, schriebe du sogleich das du dies gesehen habest, will ich wie gewohnlich einen Brief schreiben.

1213.—Wednesday, November 20, 1861.

XMAS.—Happy birthday.

1214.—Wednesday, November 20, 1861.

EVANGELIST.—Rightly done.—M. O. M.

1215.—Thursday, November 21, 1861.

WITH remorse and misery beyond telling, I find myself alone. Be merciful! Pray let me send what money you want, it would be the greatest consolation. God bless!—C. . .

1216.—Friday, November 22, 23, 1861.

LITTLE SILLY.—Under cover to my Agent.

1217.—Monday, November 25, 1861.

KLEPTOMANIA’S silly COMMUNICATION RECEIVED.

1218.—Monday, November 25, 1861.

GIOIA MIA.—Do not prejudge me. Wait for my letter. I was mad, ma fidèle. A thousand thanks for all. Je suis bien triste.

1219.—Tuesday, December 3, 5, 7, 1861.

DEAR OLD MONSTER.—Little Ling is very unhappy. Horse is well.

1220.—Thursday, December 5, 1861.

05100.—Moribond.—3rd Dec. 1861. Abruzzi, 13.—Hotel des Ambassadeurs.—Ig. Pollaky.

1221.—Saturday, December 7, 1861.

Y.Z.—To-day there has been “sunshine through the clouds.” I shall call, as before, in case. ARGUS. December 6.

1222.—Saturday, December 7, 1861.

MY dear HARRY.—Look at our old friend Jupiter, and have faith in your kind old sister, LIZZY.

1223.—Tuesday, December 10, 1861.

C.A. G.—Do not send any more till I see you. Fresher than ever. Quite well. N. S.

1224.—Tuesday, December 10, 1861.

05100.—Moribond.—Abruzzi, 9th December, 1861. Tempora mutantur, et nos mutamur in illis. Ab uno disce omnes.—IGNATIUS POLLAKY.

1225.—Thursday, December 12, 1861.

05100.—Moribond—Abruzzi.—11th December, 61.—Your COMMUNICATION RECEIVED. The arguments entirely irrelevant to the point in question.—IGNATIUS POLLAKY.

1226.—Friday, December 13, 1861.

UNCLE TOM.—Pray WRITE. Is it impossible to get to B. this week? These disappointments are very sad (3).

1227.—Thursday, December 19, 1861.

INSOMUCH as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Thanks—thanks.

1228.—Friday, January 3, 1862.

FAITH CROWNS ALL; seal Dec. 31, communication received from an “Old Friend.” An interview or card of address requested. Address as the last.—J. D.

1229.—Wednesday, January 8, 1862.

CÆSAR J.—He is very unhappy at having pained others, and, in spite of all appearances, is loyal and true. The pilgrim is sad and desolate, but hopes not to be forgotten. Bless her and both children. Revda rof tuo Kool.

1230.—Wednesday, January 15, 1862.

0’503,Ad captandum vulgus.—She has arrived, but dangerously ill. Forgive. You can have the necessary guarantees on applying to Mr. Pollaky, Private Continental Inquiry-office, 14, George-street, Mansion House.

1231.—Tuesday, January 28, 1862.

CÆSAR J.—The absence and silence of his children cause much sorrow to the pilgrim. He hopes to hear soon. The usual address. Bless them both. He cannot change.

1232.—Tuesday, January 28, 1862.

WATCHER.—Dismiss all doubts. No one can supply your place. Absence strengthens the tie. I look so steadfastly to the future, and approve all your plans.

1233.—Wednesday, February 5, 1862.

S——L H——L.—I promise. The 3rd or 10th of March. One there now.—C., Feb. 3, 1862.

1234.—Thursday, February 13, 1862.

OUR TERRACE.—My Beloved, I live only in the assurance of your truth and love. Pray WRITE.

1235.—Friday, February 14, 1862.

G.O. in D.—Very good for false premises. Try again, but let truth be your guide. Dublin.

1236.—Friday, February 14, 1862.

WATCHER.—All safe. WRITE, and send the letter. Do not be alarmed, as the object of the writers must be to annoy or intimidate you for some purpose of their own. Their malice here is quite harmless. Above all, make no confidant, nor ask any advice. Be patient, and rely upon me. An unexpected absence has caused this delay. For ever ——.

1237.—Wednesday, February 26, 1862.

FRED.—All right. I sympathize with your pain, but why seek consolation where you cannot find it, and in a way that pains me? WRITE as usual. Trust ever.

1238.—Saturday, March 8, 1862.

H.S. S.—RECEIVED your LETTER. Have twice advertised. Utterly useless to accept an engagement. Not much success. Nearly four months. No tidings from my friend. This is the worst trouble. Expenses very heavy. Write soon.

1239.—Thursday, March 13, 1862.

IT was once bare! Should he have taken it? Is the chance gone?—from WATCHER.

1240.—Friday, March 14, 1862.

WATCHER.—Your long silence has caused me much suffering. Are you ill? I can hardly think so, as you promised to send for me. I anxiously await some reply.

1241.—Tuesday, March 25, 1862.

CÆSAR J.—The Pilgrim is much distressed at the long silence of his children. Can they not let him hear through his family. When do they return? He is unchanging. Is he forgotten?

1242.—Wednesday, March 26, 1862.

FRED.—The dog has always been with me and is still. Save anxiety for your health. I am very happy. Your hopes are mine, and I fervently say amen to them. You are dearer than ever so close.

1243.—Tuesday, April 1, 1862.

REVELATIONS.—19th chapter, 4th verse. England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland into 24 provinces—Genesis, 1st chapter, 27th verse—to each province of districts, 0 to 9, and guilds 0 to 9, the companies 00 to 09, and 10 to 99, common to both.

1244.—Tuesday, April 29, 1862.

TO R. N.—Wedding Cake. Spanish Knife. Awoke picking up tips of fingers. Is it a sign of my fall from the height which I fain would climb?—H. C.

1245.—Wednesday, May 7, 1862.

LIKE a SHIP WITHOUT a RUDDER, in apparent calm, she will SINK without aid. Give some sign.

1246.—Wednesday, May 7, 1862.

A.E. S.—I have not heard from you for a week, and have no idea where you are. N’import—“Where ignorance is bliss,” etc., and Patti is really charming. London, Tuesday.

1247.—Friday, May 9, 1862.

W.W. S.—Zy epfdlj I dpye wpeepc ez mjcyp qzc jzf—xlj I daplv qfwwj zy lww xleepcd le esp tyepcgtph? te xlj oz Rzzo ecfde ez xj wzgp—I lx xtdpclmwp—hspy xlj I rz ez nlyepcmfcj tq zywj ez wzzv le jzf.—May 8.

1248.—Monday, May 12, 1862.

W.W. S.—Sxhrdktg hdbtiwxjv “Imwxqxixde axyt” udg—. Pcdewtg psktgexhtbtci.—Q N G C T.

1249.—Tuesday, May 13, 1862.

TY D E L D.—zq zzlyz ez nlyepcmfcj, I estyv jzf sld xfns mpiipc delj le syxp lyd xtyd jzfc mfdtypdd.—W W S., May 10.

1250.—Tuesday, May 13, 1862.

W.W. S.—Fyetw jzfc qlespc lydpcd I hzye ldv jzf ez aczgp jzf wzgp xpepfdlj ytrse le yyp znwznv slgp l dectyr qczx esp htyozh qzc wpeeped Iq jzf lcp yze lmwp le zyp I htww hlte. Rzo nzxqzce jzf xj olcwtyr htqp.

1251.—Wednesday, May 14, 1862.

POUSSE.—RETURN at once. I have squared everything. The maternal has not yet heard. The monoptic will kill the fatted calf. Another day the news will have reached home. Come to dinner at 7 to-night.

1252.—Friday, May 16, 1862.

THE NONCE’S DREAM.—RETURN, or you will kill your mother. No one yet knows your absence, and I have squared everything. Write for any money you want.—The Monoptic L, and the Artist.

1253.—Monday, June 2, 1862.

FOUR.—Inadmissible, but all well in every way. Will meditate and think. It can probably be done.—C. F.

1254.—Thursday, June 12, 13, 14, 1862.

CHAFFINCH.—January Wife.—Must die unless you go at once home to Garden of the Soul. No one will know. Besides M. can assure C. all can be made right and forgiven.

1255.—Thursday, July 3, 1862.

THREE. Your conduct is admirable. Wait. Events unfold themselves best.

1256.—Wednesday, July 9, 1862.

IT is easy to find a brother, not so a kind friend.

1257.—Monday, July 21, 1862.

Z.B.—Finis coronat opus. 15th July, 1862. Pollaky.

1258.—Tuesday, July 22, 1862.

M.to G.—He has sneezed.—St. J.’s. July 20.

1259.—Thursday, July 31, 1862.

PENCIL.—Should I take old R——g? Answer J. P. A. T. 7.7.7.7.

1260.—Thursday, July 31, 1862.

INFELIX.—T. wants to communicate with Bird. Arrange with Ce and let me know, through Springwell or direct, before the 7th, when T. leaves town for Springs. N. & Co. go to B. S. shortly, I hear.

1261.—Wednesday, August 13, 1862.

LONDON, Aug. 11, 1862. E.C. No. 226.

1262.—Wednesday, August 20, 1862.

PRUSSIA, August 19.—All safe.—Robert Henry.

1263.—Thursday, August 28, 1862.

BRUGES to Turk.—Who’s a hound? Write to town. T. G.

1264.—Friday, August 29, 1862.

IDA.—Do not act as you propose. It would be madness, and could only end in misery, worse than any you dream of. Be brave; our fate is much of our own making. We send you our blessing.—The Pope.

1265.—Friday, September 19, 1862.

C.S.—N——y—. Again, or good-bye, &c. E——r E., S.M.C.

1266.—Saturday, September 20, 1862.

A.Z.—“La nuée a crevé sur nous.” J’erre tout seul dans le bois, mais je te trouverai à la fin. Je sais à qui je me fie mille fois mieux que ceux qui ont fait de si vains efforts pour ébranler la confiance que j’ai en toi. Nous ne deviendrons que plus proche de Dieu et plus chers l’un à l’autre par suite de toute cette douleur, et je te prie de n’abandonner jamais ta FAITH.

1267.—Thursday, September 25, 1862.

MINERVA.—What a pretty little seal!

1268.—Thursday, September 25, 1862.

AZIM.—Remember your child’s first and last words. Are they not true? MARIE.

1269.—Thursday, September 25, 1862.

JE N’OUBLIERAI JAMAIS ta MÈRE.—Les liens invisibles sont les plus sacrés. Soyez heureuse. Sept. 29, 1862. Ap. 28. N. 6, 13. Je n’écriverai plus.

1270.—Thursday, October 2, 1862.

A.Z.—Est-ce-que je te deplais en me rendant à ——? Je tâcherai à m’absenter si tu le désires véritablement, mais il faut que tu m’en avertise. Je ne crois pas à la rumeur; elle a dit de toi ce qui ne peut pas être vrai. Quant à moi, crois seulement que j’ai toujours en toi une confiance inébranlable, et que je garde religieusement ma parole. Donne-moi tes prières, j’en ai besoin. Tu as toujours les miennes. Voir The Times de samedi, le 20 septembre.—FAITH.