The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift/Volume 13/From Edward Synge to Jonathan Swift - 1

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The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift, Volume 13
(1738)
by Edward Synge, edited by Thomas Sheridan, John Nichols, John Boyle, Patrick Delany, John Hawkesworth, Deane Swift, William Bowyer, John Birch, and George Faulkner

From the bishop of Ferns

To Mrs. Whiteway

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— From the bishop of Ferns1738Edward Synge

FROM THE BISHOP OF FERNS^[1].

SIR,

SEPTEMBER 18, 1738.

A MESSAGE which I just now received from you by Mr. Hughes, gives me some hopes of being restored to my old place. Formerly I was your minister in musicis: but when I grew a great man (and by the by you helped to make me so) you turned me off. If you are pleased again to employ me, I shall be as faithful and observant as ever.

I have heard Mr. Hughes sing often at Percival's^[2], and have a good opinion of his judgment: so has Percival, who, in these affairs, is infallible. His voice is not excellent, but will do: and, if I mistake not, he has one good quality, not very common with the musical gentlemen, i. e. he is desirous to improve himself. If Mason and Lamb were of his temper, they would be as fine fellows as they think themselves. I am, sir, your most obedient humble servant,

EDWARD FERNS.

↑ Dr. Synge.
↑ At dean Percival's.

[1] Dr. Synge.

[2] At dean Percival's.

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