To William Stephens Date: LONDON, October 31, 1788. MY DEAR BROTHER, You do well to write without disguise. Otherwise I should not be able to judge. As you state the matter I cannot but agree with you that you are called to marry. But 'tis pity that you had not told me these things as plainly before the Conference. Then I could have made the way plain for you which now will be attended with some difficulty. I am, dear Billy, Your affectionate friend and brother.