Mr. Maury comes to see her every two weeks; Mary Bold's condition is improveing; received a letter from Rutson; next Christmas he will work for Maury and Latham, and leave the Charter House; received his letter of 14 July; had believed Ann Gott was the object of his affections; cannot judge Miss Lewis as she only heard about her from William, tells him that it all may be for the best [Miss Lewis's rejection of him]; her friendship with Mr. Maury's first wife and her sadness upon her death; Mr Maury's virtues; tell William that he is still young and that things can still turn out well; instructs him to pray about it and not to forsake his religion, even though she and Mr. Maury are old; she would go to America with him if he wanted to return; news of family and friends; Ellen, their new cook, is approved by Mr. Maury; news of other patients at Whitworth; just received his lettre; Mr. Maury says he cannot go to America. 4pp. ALS Including Ts of ALS, 2pp.