Chapter XCVI: Letter 489: To Mr. Murray

"Pisa, April 22. 1822.

"You will regret to hear that I have received intelligence of the
death of my daughter Allegra of a fever in the convent of Bagna
Cavallo, where she was placed for the last year, to commence her
education. It is a heavy blow for many reasons, but must be borne,
with time.

"It is my present intention to send her remains to England for
sepulture in Harrow church (where I once hoped to have laid my
own), and this is my reason for troubling you with this notice. I
wish the funeral to be very private. The body is embalmed, and in
lead. It will be embarked from Leghorn. Would you have any
objection to give the proper directions on its arrival?

"I am yours, &c. N.B.

"P.S. You are aware that Protestants are not allowed holy ground in
Catholic countries."

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