Letter from W.M. Spencer to General Jacob de Budé commenting on his (Spencer's) separation from 'the object so deservingly dear to me', which he hopes will only be temporary [and implies may be on account of pecuniary difficulties arising from his separation from his wife], and suggesting that he may have to leave the country.
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relinquish the object so deservingly dear to me- and those who are acquainted with her merit - I have only to regret that my Fortune at present is such, as to preclude me from doing what I wish, and what a Man of Honor ought- had I that Independence it wou'd enable me to prove the sincerity of my Wishes, and what the Person in question has ev'ry claim to - I only hope that any precepitate Step - that may have taken place - will not lessen, the Person in your estimation, as that Idea wou'd make me, if possible, more unhappy than I am at present - if any blame arises, I am the Person on whom it shou'd [[underline]] rest [[/underline]] - and I trust you will view it in that light - I hope our separation is only a temporary one - as I hope some favorable Event may yet turn up,
