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 sorry they shou'd take up such a silly resolution to hinder their own devertion for the sake of any party, and beside I thought we ought to go among the Torys, for by our good sound arguments we might bring some over to our side. I had received a letter out of Yorkshire that informed me that the Whigs were come to their sences and ashamed of their reso- lution of staying away from York, and droping in a pace which made it a great and numerous assembly ; which he seemed not to believe

Kensington, September zo^ 1734. Dear Brother,

Since I received the enclosed letter I send you from George, Mr. Carew arrived here, and I have been several times in his company, and he give me the pleasure to assure me that George is really become a sober diligent young fellow, and sticks close to P. Max. where ever he goes, and keeps the colours vacant for him, but does not give him the commission, because he wou'd still keep him near his person ; as soon as he has it the rest of the officers will be calling out for his doing duty in his post ; and he says in six months he dares swear the P. Max. will give a company when he'll under stand the language better, but says your letter is much expected both to him and Prince Eugene to revite {sic) them

in their good intention to dear G ; and I have been told

by him and several considerable Germains here that letters of recommendations from great men in England is of more service with Germain Generals then a purse of gold, there- fore I once more intreat to write to Prince Eugene and Max., and I have and will tell every body 'tis by my desire you do not yet give him any more then you have given him, till we see further proofs of his good behaviour.

[Lord Wentworth.]

London, April 15, 1735. Dear Papa,

I wish it was in my power to write again with my

silver pen since you like it, but I gave it yesterday to Mr.

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