I mentioned in the letter which I wrote last week that Mr Park has been very ill. He had a severe fit of paralysis about three weeks ago but I am happy to say that he is very much better. You told me before you went away that you wished me to read Robertson's 'History of Charles the Fifth'. I intend to do so. I have nearly read the whole of the 'View of the State of Europe' so you see I am very obedient. When you write to me again will you tell