My best compliments to Alexander Hamilton. You did well, to invite
Copley.

Adieu! my sweet Em. Ever your's, in deed and in truth,

W.H.




XII.


Persano, Sunday,
Jan. 15, 1792.

You did admirably, my Dear Em. in not inviting Lady A.H. to dine with
the Prince; and still better, in telling her, honestly, the reason. I
have always found, that going straight is the best method, though not
the way of the world.

You did, also, very well, in asking Madame Skamouski; and not taking
upon you to present her, without leave.

In short, consult your own good sense, and do not be in a hurry; and,
I am sure, you will always act right.

We have been at it again, this morning, and killed fifty boars; but
were home to dinner, at one o'clock: and this is the first dinner