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him,' speaking of Peter, ' to be the most 
amiable young man that can possibly exist. 
I do not scruple to say, that I should not 
entirely believe you, as you may be partial ; 
but I speak from my own observation. He 
conducts himself in such a manner as will 
reflect the highest and most lasting honour 
on himself, and produce the strongest sen- 
sations of pleasure and satisfaction to his 
friends.' Mr. Graham assures me, that 
there is not a doubt existing in the mind 
of any person who has seen the minutes 
of the Court-Martial, respecting Peter's in- 
nocence." 
Mr. P. Heywood to Miss Nessy Heywood. 
"HECTOB, October 16th, 1792. 
" I have this moment, by my brother 
James, my beloved sister's letter of yester- 
day, which gives me new pleasure, from the 
sentiments I find my dear mother, even 
now, entertains of me ; notwithstanding the 
laws of my country have condemned me to 
be banished from this world, as a wretch un- 
worthy to live in it. But what of that? Am 
