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 80 will presently distinguish betwixt the warmth of his and yours, and court the former with caution. I suppose you do not admit of a third in that concern, or I would offer her mine even at this distance. Who, alas! of us, my good friend, could have thought that so virtuous a woman would ever have exchanged Hercules Buildings for Neptune s bed? —

... I have much to congratulate you on: Meat cheap, music for nothing, a command of the sea, and brotherly affection fluttering around ye. The Arts have promised to be propitious, and the Graces will courtesy to your wishes.

I have no more nonsense for you just now, but must assure you that I shall always sincerely devote myself to your service when my humble endeavours may be useful. Mrs. Butts greets your wife and