in the mercy of our God, all our divisions shall be so with time. As I conclude you do not want my reports, so I enlarge not upon 'em; but take my way to Lady Essex,* where all must be husht. She is a good woman, yet not without a but; and where is her that is not? Let every one look into his own heart. I like to scribble longer, but want of day-light at home, and disappointment abroad, make it convenient to sign, as I most sincerely do, affectionate to your service in every respect. December 12. R. RUSSELL. LETTER CLVIII. LADY RUSSELL TO THE EARL OF GALWAY. 'TIS to divert my own thoughts rather than yours I take a pen, for, as to reports, or rather unpleasing truths, I let 'em pass. The King and the good Princess met as she was going, or coming back from her dying child. Her conduct I hear none condemn; but who is there that never was faulty? or takes not a wrong step? Widow of Arthur Earl of Essex: her daughter married the Earl of Carlisle. My My very long acquaintance, Lady Essex, is no longer in this world, but not to be lamented in relation to herself, being certainly sincerely devout, in those points we ought to make our biggest care. She has done, I believe prudently for her daughter, as circumstances stand. There is nothing delays Miss Hoskins changing her name, but the act of parliament, which now is thought necessary in all cases almost.* Evening is creeping upon me, by a grand-child, who was willing to take her dinner with me, her sister having taken physick, and she not loving a boil'd chicken. To-morrow your health will not be omitted, daughter Devon and Mr. Charlton being to dine here; as I hope to do with yourself at Rookley, and also at Old Straton, where you will be kindly welcome, as I am entirely assured I shall be at your Rookley. God, for the good you do to mankind, grant you some easy years, to do good upon earth, before you change for an happy eternity. 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