The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift/Volume 12/From Edward Harley to Jonathan Swift - 3

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The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift, Volume 12
(1725)
by Edward Harley, edited by Thomas Sheridan, John Nichols, John Boyle, Patrick Delany, John Hawkesworth, Deane Swift, William Bowyer, John Birch, and George Faulkner

From the earl of Oxford

To Mr. Worrall

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1554185The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift, Volume 12
— From the earl of Oxford1725Edward Harley (1689-1741)

FROM EDWARD, EARL OF OXFORD.

REVEREND SIR,

DOVER STREET, AUG. 30, 1725.

I RECEIVED the favour of your letter; I am vexed that the trifle of the ring should not have reached you; I found where the fault lay; I hope you will soon receive both the picture and the ring safe: I have ordered them to the care of Erasmus Lewis, esq., our old friend, and he is a punctual man, and is well acquainted with Mrs. Ford, and my lord Arran's chaplain, Mr Charleton; so I hope this method will not fail that I have now taken. I would not be wanting in the least trifle, by which I might show the value and esteem I have, and always must and will have for you.

The picture I have of you is the same which Mr. Jarvis drew of you in Ireland, and it is very like you, and is a very good picture; and though Mr. Jarvis is honoured with the place of his majesty's painter, he cannot paint a picture I shall so much value as I do that of the dean of St. Patrick's.

My old fellow collegiate has done so right a thing as to prefer one of your recommendation. — I am, sir, your most obedient humble servant,

OXFORD.

My wife sends her compliments to you; she is as well as can be expected.