M.B.N. [Mary B. Nicholas] to 'Pappa' [Wilson Cary Nicholas], expresses her inability to commit to a union with 'Mr. H[arvie?]' for whom she does not have the affection 'that would render a union with him either happy or honourable.' Also expresses concern that she has let her father down and that it might appear she has misled Mr. [L. Harvie?]., 1804 March 15

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