20th Nov contd. A sail in sight. In a few moments I hope to have such a number of letters from Douglas. How delightful! I trust they contain good news and that poor Mama is better. My only fear is in consequence of her weak state of health half an hour will remove all anxiety and suspense. By this vessel I will send a box or two of my things. I fear this vessel will bring passengers which will disturb the quietness of my present lodgings and prevent me from writing so fully to my pet as I should wish. I will send you Allison's Europe, 19 vols . The 20th is at Capt Daniel's. I purchased them from Capt Thomas for our amusement during the long winter nights. They are delightful reading and just exactly the kind of reading you are so fond of. Deep reasoning and extensive knowledge conveyed in a most agreeable and pleasing style. I am living at Villiers Hotel. The natives have a fine large house for me but it was so full of people during late native meetings that I prefer taking my