Welby, John Earle

Hannah More to Sarah Horne Hole, December 26th 1818

My poor health must plead my apology for my long silence; and a complaint in my eyes must excuse the shortness of my letter. I cannot however longer restrain the desire I have to send you my cordial congratulations on the happy prospect of your dear union with a Man so every way worthy of her. Your character of Mr. Welby is most interesting; and pleases me so much that I am much disposed to be rival and to fall in love with him myself. It is indeed a serious blessing to unite her to a man who is likely to promote her happiness in both /worlds/ and who will attend to her immortal interests as well as to her present comfort. May God bless them!