File 2955. - D[orothes] Banks from Soho Square [London], to Mrs [Arabella] Hamlyn,

She returns by the bearer the pictures of Mrs. Price and Miss Williams. When 'I' first received the pearl bracelets from Mr. Hodgkinson's executors, 'I' concluded that the picture of Miss Williams belonged to 'them' as a part of the legacy by which they were bequeathed to 'me', but upon further consideration 'I' am now of opinion that it more properly belongs to the legacy by which Mr. Hodgkinson left to 'you' the miniature pictures of the Williams family. 'I' beg, however, whatever may be the opinion of the lawyers on this question, 'you' will do 'me' the favour to keep it, and as for the few diamonds that are round it, 'I' hope 'you' will not think of returning them, as their value is but small, and 'I' shall have a much greater satisfaction in preventing the risk of damage that the picture may encounter by being taken out of its present setting, which is very firm and close, than from any use 'I' possibly could make of them. All this family unite in best compliments to the recipient and Mr. Hamlyn.