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are we under, my dearest Peter, to Mr. Heywood, 
and his amiable daughter, Mrs. Bertie. To her 
kind and maternal attention you owe the re- 
establishment of your precious health, that bless- 
ing without which there is no real enjoyment in 
this life. And let it be, my dear brother, our 
future study to render ourselves deserving of, 
though it will be impossible to repay, such 
friendship. God grant your innocence may be, 
by your acquittal, speedily known to the world. 
I never for a moment doubted it ; nor, if it was 
in the smallest degree suspected, would you, my 
dearest boy, be sustained and supported by so 
many friends, who, I am convinced, will do every- 
thing in their power for you. How anxiously 
do we all wish for the time when we shall have 
the inexpressible happiness of embracing you in 
the Isle of Man ! May that period be very, very 
near ; and may that Almighty Providence which 
has hitherto preserved you, watch over and pro- 
tect you at the awful moment of trial. My 
mamma, brothers, and sisters, join in most affec- 
tionate love and ardent wishes for your safety. 
That you, my beloved boy, may have a speedy 
end to all your difficulties and distresses, and be 
again restored to your adoring family, is the un- 
ceasing prayer of your most sincere friend and 
affectionate sister, "MARY HEYWOOD." 
The following was from Miss Eliza Heywood : 
" How extremely happy would my beloved 
brother make me, if, when he has time, he would 
favour me with a few lines. I assure you I should 
be quite proud of the honour ; and, as you have 
