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member. I believe he expects you should write to him. He spoke many affectionate and handsome things in your favour. I told him your story of the spaniel, which made him laugh heartily.
SIR,
LAMBETH HILL, JULY 6, 1714.
I THANKFULLY acknowledge the receipt of a packet[2] sent last Sunday. I have shown it only to one person, who is charmed with it, and will make some small alterations and additions to it, with your leave. You will the easier give leave, when I tell you, that it is one of the best pens in England. Pray favour me with a line.
I am, sir,
your most obedient servant,
FROM MR. THOMAS.
REVEREND SIR,
JULY 6, 1714.
I SHOULD not have presumed to break in upon your retirement, nor so much as inquire for your
- ↑ Endorsed thus by the dean, "John Barber's letter about the pamphlet."
- ↑ Probably "Free Thoughts on the present State of Affairs."
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