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acquainted with him, but I find
that he is much esteemed by all
his friends. But I am very
anxious to ask your kind
attentions in favour of his bride.
She is the daughter of Sir John
Herschel, and is an attractive
and highly educated and amiable
lady, and has often been in my
family. She was the chosen
friend of my oldest daughter
whom I lost a few years ago.
Mr. Marshall, as I believe,
has no astronomical taste whatever:
and Mrs. Marshall naturally cannot
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