THE AMERICAN POLITE LETTER WRITER. 59 do, especially when 1 think I am not deserving of such praise—At all events, I must excuse your weakness and look with pity on your flattery, as at present I cannot give you. any encouragement. I remain, respectfully, -3©0LETTER LIII. From a Captain oj a Bay Craft, to his Wfe- bun Wipe— I am very happy to let you know that we arrived safe in Baltimore, and had a pleasant passage of five days, during which time I en- loyed perfect health of mind and body, and hope that these few lines may find you in like manner. I have had a good passage up to Baltimore, and I am doing well, asid expect in a few days to be able to set sail for home, which I need not say gives me great pleasure, as the amusements of a city is not to me equal vo the pleasures of home. You will keep up your rpirits, and do not be any way uneasy' about me, as you know how I always conduct myself in sobriety and decency when away from home, and relying on your fidelity to
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