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( 2 )) THE following letter is of a quite cont nature; but I add it here, that the re may obſerve at the ſame view, how amiable norance may be then it is ſhewn in its ſin ties, and how deteftable in barbarities. written by an honeſt countryman to his miſu and came to the hands of a lady of good f wrapped about a thread-paper, who has long it by her as an image of artleſs love.

To her I very much reſpect, Mrs Margaret Cla

LOVELY and oh that. I could write lo Mrs Margaret Clark, I pray you let afi ion excuſe preturuption. Having been ſo lab as to enjoy the fight of your ſweet countens and comely body ſometimes when I ha caſion to buy treacle or liquoriſh powder at apothecary's shop, lam enamoured with that I can no more keep cloſe my flaming fire to become your ſervant. And I am more bold pow to write to your ſweet felt, cauſe I am now my own man, and may ma where I pleaſe; for me father is taken aw and now I am come to my living, which is yard land, and a houſe; and there is nev yard of land in our field but is well worth pound a year, as a thief is worth a hal er; all my brothers and ſiſters are provoided f beſides I have good houſhold ſtuff though ſay it, both braſs and pewter, linnens and will