Wentworth Place, June 14, 1819.

My dear Fanny--I cannot be with you to-day for two reasons--1 I have my sore-throat coming again to prevent my walking. 2 I do not happen just at present to be flush of silver so that I might ride. To-morrow I am engaged--but the day after you shall see me. Mr. Brown is waiting for me as we are going to Town together, so good-bye.

Your affectionate Brother

JOHN.