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quite strong again, I should wish
very much that she should come
back as soon as the spring storms
are over, so as to make it safe
for her to cross the ocean; as
it is though I think that it
may add some years to her life
if she rests long enough.

Please tell Hannah that some
weeks since when Mrs Gilpin was
so very ill, the care of her canary
seemed to be so much on the old
lady's mind, for fear it would
freeze, or the cat get it, or it
would be neglected, that I
just took possession of it,
brought it home & have kept
it ever since. Mrs G. is still
only able to sit up an hour or
so at time. As I have never
taken care of a canary before I
may need some instructions, & if
she has any to give me, please
ask her to do so.* I hope she

[*] It seems very lively & will as far as I can judge.