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 Rh 21.

To.

19th October 1801.

,—I rejoice to hear that your great work is accomplished. Peace opens the way to greater still. The kingdoms of this world are now become the kingdoms of God and His Christ, and we shall reign with Him for ever and ever. The reign of literature and the arts commences. Blessed are those who are found studious of literature and human and polite accomplishments. Such have their lamps burning and such shall shine as the stars.

Mr. Thomas, your friend to whom you was so kind as to make honourable mention of me, has been at Felpham and did me the favour to call on me. I have promised him to send my designs for Comus when I have done them, directed to you.

Now I hope to see the great works of art, as they are so near to Felpham: Paris being scarce