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Bodleian Library, MS Eng. Lett. c. 26. ALS; 3p. . Not previously published.
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The Massachusetts Historical Society have elected me a member.r
Youngdown to consult my copy, not being
able to hear of any other person who possessed it. I am in good odour at Boston, where Oliver Newman
Having thus informed you that I have obtained a new tail to my name, let me likewise communicate to you that I have not obtained anything new for my tail, – the expected pantaloons &c not having arrived.
You may send me, si placet,wanted want it, owing to the postponement of my paper upon Cromwell,t Johns on Monday, Tuesday at Buttermere, yesterday at Watenlath & Borrodale;
& if tomorrow be fair, I shall sit down on the summit of Skiddaw. Mrs Keenan & her daughter are with usc Kinnon who was killed at Ciudad Rodrigo.
Last week my lawful Governess’s copy of the Visionsilk however would have looked better than white sattin in the inside, & silk I think you intended it to be. The King must think
he has a very magnificent Laureate. You have not rubbed up my memory about the Coronation
We are all tolerably well – I hear Cupn in riotous spirits on the stairs. God bless you. Remember me to Henry & Miss Page, – & come if you can, the sooner the better, & the longer you can stay.