Fanny Kemble letter to Reverend William Henry Furness

              My dear friend  Upon deliberation which appears to me sufficient I have determined not to accept the new terms Mr. Butler proposes to me (for they are such in effect) - In my whole proceedings throughout this negotiation I have had but one motive as I believe you know to satisfy my conscience in the discharge of my duty to my children - but tho' that has been my sole object I have had hopes which have cheered me in keeping it in view at the cost I was called upon to pay I have thought that if Miss Hall should leave Mr. But-ler's family I should gradually probably be permitted to resume my proper influence & authority over my girls, my due intercourse with & direction of them - I have thought too that if she did not it might not be impossible for me to come to some understanding with her which might put matters upon a less