The Duke cannot but acknowledge however that they are written to but little purpose; and considering their Tone and Tenor, the writing of them can be but little satisfaction to Miss J.; while it must be troublesome; the transmission of them embarrassing; as well as the Reception of the answers to Herself and Her friends. Under these Circumstances the Duke would earnestly recommend to Miss J. not to write to Him again. LONDON, May 20, 1840. The Duke of Wellington presents His Comp^ts to Miss J. He is much concerned to learn that His omission to acknowledge the receipt of Miss J. [_sic_] has occasioned any inconvenience to her. The Duke received all her Letters in due Course. The Duke did not acknowledge the receipt of them. He really thought and thinks still that Miss J.'s correspondence with the Duke is very inconvenient to Her and Her friends; that it exposes her to the Effects of the Curiosity of the Idle; and to the observations of the Malicious; and that however much he may be obliged to the Kindness of Miss J. in writing to him, he ought to endeavour to prevail upon her to refrain from doing which [_sic_] may be inconvenient to Herself or to Her friends. The Duke is thank God! and has been perfectly well, and he sincerely hopes that Miss J. is so likewise. Indorsed by Miss J. "There is _no_ wisdom nor understanding, nor counsel against THE LORD." "MY Counsel SHALL stand, and I will perform ALL My pleasure." LONDON, June 30, 1840. The Duke of Wellington presents His Comp^ts to Miss J. He has received several Letters from Her. The last dated the 29^th Ins^t. He has not thought it necessary to answer these Letters. He writes now only because Miss J. expressed an anxiety to know before she leaves town whether Her letters had been received. The Duke would recommend to save Herself from such anxiety in future by omitting to write to Him. LONDON, July 29, 1840. MY DEAR MISS J.,--I have received your Note of the 28^th and I thank God! that I am and have been quite well for this last week. There was some casual Derangement of my Stomach a week ago; and the Editors of Newspapers immediately discovered that I was in great Danger. They forget that their Reporters reported that I appeared in the House of Lords quite well. I am very much flattered by the anxiety which you express for my recovery. I assure you that I am as well as I have been for Years. Believe me Ever Your most faithful Servant, WELLINGTON. LONDON, August 3, 1840. The Duke of Wellington presents His compliments to Miss J., and again returns His thanks for Her Kind Enquiries about His Health.