"I long to hear that you have declaredan independency. And, by the way, in the new code of laws which I supposeit will be necessary for you to make, I desire you would remember the ladiesand be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors.
"As to your extraordinary code of laws,I cannot but laugh.
"I cannot say that I think you are very generousto the ladies; for, whilst you are proclaiming peace and good-will to men,emancipating all nations, you insist upon retaining an absolute power overwives.
