I think it prettyly told. There is a
verse in it I wish you much to read. I believe, if I a'n't too Lazy, I
will copy it off for you: the verse is not very butifull, but the sense
is, I assure you.

Sept. 26.

To-day I have spent in putting my cloaths to rights--a dreadful task,
you will say. I am going to take a little airing this evening. Adieu:
the horses are at the door.

Sept. 27.

[Sidenote: Mr. Charles Lee--afterward Attorney-General in Gen.
Washington's second Cabinet--married the "Nancy" of the narrative.]

I was sitting busy at work, when some one told me Mr. Charles Lee was
here. He was from _Chantilly_; and I flew out in expectation of a
letter. What do you think I felt, when, instead of a letter, he told me
my Nancy was very ill? My Polly, I am sure, will sympathize with me.
What would I not give to see her! but that is denied me. I hope to God
she is better! Mr. Lee says they did not apprehend any great danger.

Sept. 28.

This morning Mr. Lee left us. Every time I see him I like him more and
more. He has proved himself a truly good Brother. I am very uneasy with
regard to Nancy--I wish to Heaven I could hear from her.

Sept. 29.

Mrs. Graem, Letty Ball, and Harry G---- called here to-day. Mrs. Graem,
poor creature, appears much distressed at the death of her Children.
When we come to consider, I think it much better for them: but how
seldom can a Mother reason in this manner! Cousin Nancy is better, she
told me: pray Heaven it may be so.

[Sidenote: _Richland._ Residence of Daniel Brent, Esq.]

When Mrs. Graem came to-day, some one came running in and said the
_Richland_ chariot was coming. You may be assured I flew to the door.
Oh, how disappointed I was!

Sept. 30.

To-day is Sunday, and I am going to church. Brother Aylett is going in
the Chariot with me. I am this moment going to crape and dress. I shall
wear my Great-Coat and dress Hat. Adieu, till my return.

[Sidenote: _Selvington._ Residence of Thomas Selden.]

[Sidenote: _Chatham._ Residence of William Fitzhugh, grandfather of Mrs.
Robert E. Lee. He afterward removed to _Ravensworth_, in Fairfax Co.,
when _Chatham_ was occupied by his brother, Mr. Philip Fitzhugh.]

I am returned. Mrs. Brook, Mrs. Selden, and Nancy were all at church in
deep mourning. They were very civil to me, and prest me to dine at
_Selvington_. Mr. James Gordon is come to dinner from _Chatham_. Mrs.
Fitzhugh has sent me a very pressing invitati