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286  would set you both down at Cavan upon an easy cloud, while my good wine lasts? If you would think it proper to let five dozen of my Mullan's wine come down for yourself, I do not think it would be amiss: for I have a good cool cellar for it. I beseech you to let me know the day you intend to set out, that I may meet you at Virginia; and be pleased to be there on a Saturday.

You give me a great deal of good advice in your letter, for which I return you my hearty thanks, and I wish with all my soul I could take it as easily as you give it; but alas, I must say as Tasso did in a letter to his friend Antonio Constantini, Il consigilo di V. S. è ottimio; ma io conosco grandissima difficoltà nell’ eseguire lo.

It is the fashion here, among all manner of parties, to drink the drapier’s health. The reason I give you this caw shun is, that you may not ralph use it, when you come among us.

Ibis see itch yew torn eak my come plea meant to Mrs. Whiteway, and tell her no one in Ireland shall be more welcome to my house; do not fail to hawl her down with you. I can billet her at a relation's house; and she can live and joke with us the best of the day. Pray let me know her resolution, that I may settle my mind accordingly.

My next to you shall be in verse, and what you little think of; nor is it to be wondered, because I declare solemnly, I am an utter stranger to what I intend, either, as to measure, rhyme, diction, or thought. May all happiness attend you. I am, dear sir, with all respect your most obedient and very humble servant, THOMAS SHERIDAN. FROM