Your most affectionate and faithful
ANNA HOWE.



LETTER VI

MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE
WEDN. NIGHT, MARCH 22.


On the report made by my aunt and sister of my obstinacy, my assembled
relations have taken an unanimous resolution (as Betty tells me it is)
against me. This resolution you will find signified to me in the
inclosed letter from my brother, just now brought me. Be pleased to
return it, when perused. I may have occasion for it, in the altercations
between my relations and me.


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MISS CLARY,

I am commanded to let you know, that my father and uncles having heard
your aunt Hervey's account of all that has passed between her and you:
having heard from your sister what sort of treatment she has had from
you: having recollected all that has passed between your mother and you:
having weighed all your pleas and proposals: having taken into