This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1848 edition. Excerpt: ... LETTER II. TO THE SAME. Hampstead Heath, 9th April, 1839. My Dear Father, Mother, And Sister, --I Have received your kind letters, and only grieve at their being so short. I am thankful to perceive that you are all well. I heard of you also to-day from Andrew Bonar and my compagnons de voyage. I am ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1848 edition. Excerpt: ... LETTER II. TO THE SAME. Hampstead Heath, 9th April, 1839. My Dear Father, Mother, And Sister, --I Have received your kind letters, and only grieve at their being so short. I am thankful to perceive that you are all well. I heard of you also to-day from Andrew Bonar and my compagnons de voyage. I am wonderfully well in spite of all the toils of a London life, which are neither few nor small. I never was in a place like London before; and were it not for the great kindness and considerate watchfulness of the kind lady with whom I stay, I believe I would have been fairly knocked up by this time. On the 30th March I made my first entry into London with Mrs. Tate. We drove through Regent's Park, and I admired its seeming palaces, which also reminded me of the whited sepulchres. I called on Sir George Sinclair, but he was out. Surveyed St. James's Palace, which you know is a grave-looking building, like some of our Canongate palaces. Walked through Burlington Arcade and the Quadrant--called on Mr. Nisbet, the bookseller, and Mr. Hamilton, a Scottish elder, who has been the kindest person in London (out of this house) to me. We returned late, and I heartily tired. Sabbath, March, 31.--Being a little fatigued, I went to the Hampstead churches--first to the chapel. Mr. H. preached, evidently a very good man, though needing much to be roused up into life and energy. Afternoon, went to the parish church. Heard one of the curates. Saw the Baptismal Service--far too long--too many kneelings, and the absurd signing with the cross on the forehead of the child. The sponsors, too, seemed ignorant clowns. I fear there is a sore evil here. Evening spent quietly. Monday, 1st April.--Into the City by 2. Went with Mr. Hamilton to Mr. Waghorn, a singular blunt..
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