. Mrs. Carroll, by her beauty and accomplishments,
was well fitted to adorn her station. When the weather became warm she
returned with her children to Kingston Hall.

The following charming letters from Miss Carroll, then a girl of
fourteen, show the tenderness of the relation between father and
child, and at how early an age she interested herself in politics and
entered into the questions of the day:

KINGSTON HALL, _Jan. 20, 1830_.

My Precious Father:

My dearest mother received your letter on Monday, and we were all
happy to know you had arrived safely at the seat of government,
although the Annapolis paper had previously announced it.

Oh! my dear father, if I could but see you! I miss you--we all
miss you--beyond measure. The time passes tediously without you.

I have just read Governor Martin's last message.[1] I think it
quite well written. I wondered to see it published in the
_Telegraph_ [an opposition paper, I suppose]. I am anxious to see
what the Eastern papers say of your election. Please, dear
father, when anything relating to your political action is
published, whether in the form of a message, in pamphlet, or in
newspaper, do not fail to let us have them. I read with so much
pride your letter in the Annapolis paper. It merits all the
distinction and fame it has brought you. Too much could not be
said in praise of my noble father. Dr. K---- was here to-day. He
says they feel "quite exalted" to be so near neighbors to a
Governor.

When do you think the Legislature will rise? But I must not write
on political subjects only. Brother is delighted with his new
horse. The little children are begging dearest mother to write
you for them. May every blessing attend you, my precious father.
Be sure and write me a _long_ letter.

Your devoted daughter,

A. E. CARROLL.

[Footnote 1: He was Governor Carroll's
predecessor.]

KINGSTON HALL, _Feb. 17, 1830_.

My Beloved Father:

Again we are disappointed in your arrival home! _and how_
disappointed no tongue can tell. Dearest mother thought it
possible you might come on a little visit, even if the
Legislature did not rise.[2] You said in your last letter to