My dear brother,

I would wish you a felicitous new year if your letter did not imply it was otherwise for you thus far. It grieves me to hear of your alarming predicament, I hope it resolves quickly and as best it can. Your wife seems to have Fortune's favor and great resilience, I am sure she will not have come to any harm.

As to your request, it would be a pleasure to have sweet Eleanora here. She will be well taken care of and have Juliet to keep her company. Of course she is welcome to stay for longer if necessary, she would be no trouble at all.