We had the honour of the treasurer's company last Saturday, when we sat upon Scriblerus[1]. Pope is in town, and has brought with him the first book of Homer.
I am this evening to be at Mr. Lewis's with the provost[2], Mr. Ford, Parnell, and Pope. It is thought my lord Clarendon will make but a short stay at Hanover. If it was possible, that any recommendation could be procured to make me more distinguished than ordinary, during my stay at that court, I should think myself very happy, if you could contrive any method to prosecute it; for I am told, that their civilities very rarely descend so low as to the secretary. I have all the reason in the world to acknowledge this as wholly owing to you. And the many favours I have received from you, purely out of your love for doing good, assures me you will not forget me in my absence. As for myself, whether I am at home or abroad, gratitude will always put me in mind of the man, to whom I owe so many benefits. I am your most obliged humble servant,
- ↑ Memoirs of Martinus Scriblerus; a joint work of Pope, Arbuthnot, and others. See Pope's works.
- ↑ Of Dublin college, Dr. Benjamin Pratt.
