242 HENRY KTRKE WHITE's REMAINS. 



as the sum I now give, considering the mode in which 

 we are accommodated, is very trifling. Mr Grainger 

 does not keep a horse, so that I shall be obliged to hire 

 one ; but there will be no occasion for this for any length 

 of time, as my strength seems to return as rapidly as it 

 was rapidly reduced. Don't make yourself in the least 

 uneasy about this, I pray, as I am quite recovered, and 

 not at all apprehensive of any consequences. I have no 

 cough, nor any symptom which might indicate an affec- 

 tion of the lungs. I read very little at present. 



I thought it necessary to write to you on the subject 

 now, as I feared you might have an exaggerated account 

 from Mr Almond's friends, and alarm yourself. 

 * * * * 



TO HIS BROTHER NEVILLE. 



"VVinteriDgham, Dec. 27, 1804. 

 My dear BnoTuriR, 



I have been very much distressed at the receipt of 

 your letter, accompanied by r-ne from my mother, one 

 from my sister, nnd from Mr Dashwood, and Kirke 

 Swann, all on the same subject ; and, greatly as I feel 

 for all the kindness and aifection which has prompted these 

 remonstrances, I am quire harassed with the idea that 

 you should not have taken my letter as a plain account 

 of my illness, without any wish to hide from you that I 

 had been ill somewhat seriously, but that I was indeed 

 better. 



I can now assure you, that I am perfectly recovered, 

 and am as well as I have been for some time past. My 

 sickness was merely a slight fever, rather of a nervous 

 kind- brought on by a cold, and soon yielded to the proper 

 treatment. I do assure you, simply and plainly, that I 

 am nov/ as well as ever. 



With regard to study, I do assure you that Mr 

 Grainger will not suffer us to study at all hard ; our 

 work at present is mere play. I am always in bed at 



