Now, I would advise you to select some person in whom you have confidence--show him this letter, and then do just what he shall advise. You will see _by the contract_ that ---- is bound to let you have money, for all necessary expenses, whether you _make_ money or not; and he is bound to keep a secretary, whose business--among other things--is to show you at all times how your account with Mr. ---- stands, as regards receipts from concerts, &c., and expenses paid out for the same. If you cannot make ---- do this, I would advise you to leave him any way. In selecting a friend to advise you, be careful and not select one who has any interest in deceiving you, or who would advise you to do any dishonourable act towards Mr. ---- or any one else; for I would rather see you return a beggar than with the name of dishonour or meanness of any kind. If ---- acts fairly by you, do the same to him, whether you make money or not;--and this I know you will do, if you can determine what is right. My health is now improving, and I feel quite myself again. Mrs. Howard and the children have been quite well since you left, and your baby is growing finely. It begins to say pa, pa! and ma ma! and stands by the sofa and chairs; but you won't know it when you return, for its hair is losing its curl and becoming somewhat the colour of my own. We still call her Greenfield, although some of Mrs. Howard's would-be friends are much _shocked_ at it. However, Mrs. Howard says you took good care of it when she was not able to; and she thinks the name just as good as the care you gave it. Sarah is improving rapidly in her music, and both she and Mary are making good progress at school. Monsieur and Madame St. Kenney often ask about you, as well as many other of your old friends. You must keep yourself prudent and discreet, and you will find in England many who will not see you wronged. But I trust that ---- will do right by you, and that you will not have occasion to tax the good offices of any kind friends, that may be made by you while away from your native land. Mrs. Howard and the children send their kindest remembrance and regards to yourself and Anna. Write to me every week, that I may know how you are getting along; and, as my health is improving, I will write to you as often as I think it will be of benefit to you. Truly, your friend, H. E. HOWARD. P. S. Should you have any trouble with ---- and need the original of your contract, I can send it to you by some of the steamers in a short time. H. E. H.