My dear Sir
We heartily rejoice in the agreeable intelligence you sent us, and offer our kindest congratulations on the safe arrival of the young Lady and the welfare of her blooming Mother; I trust they are both gaining strength that your new honor of being a Father may have no allay. your thinking of my affairs at such a moment is a mark of friendship truly valuable and gratifying to yours
ever sincerely
Mary Somerville
R. H. Chelsea 5th April
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