From Lady Anne of York to Mrs Mary Cornwallis

Thursday ten a clock

I trust you are not still vexed that Mrs Jennings walked always at my right hand when we three strolled in the gardens yesterday, it was indeed a little unkind of her but not yet uncivil because it is true what she said as a Maid of Honour she does have precedence. Please believe I shall always be your friend on all accounts, and took up my pen today only to tell you so, and whatever becomes of me, I must not live when I cease to love you and there is no-one I love more than you not even Mrs Jennings.

Your most affectionate friend,

Anne