[Postmark: May 11, 1846]
Sweetest, I have this moment come from Town and Mrs.
Jameson the Marc-Antonio Prints kept us all the morning
— and at last I said ‘ There is a letter for me at home which
I must go and answer.’ And now I cannot answer it — but I
can love you and say so . God bless you, ever dearest. I
have read your letter . . but only once. Now I shall begin
my proper number of times —
Ever your very own