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 Rh Exhibition, which I have not yet seen. I mentioned the pictures from Sterne to Mr. Walker. He says that there were several; one, a garden scene, with Uncle Toby and Obadiah planting in the garden; but that of "Le Fevre's Death" he speaks of as incomparable, but cannot tell where it now is, as they were scattered abroad, being disposed of by means of a raffle. He supposes it is in Westmoreland; promises to make every inquiry about it. Accept, also, of my thanks for Cowper's third volume, which I got, as you directed, of Mr. Johnson. I have seen Mr. Rose; he looks, though not so well as I have seen him, yet tolerably, considering the terrible storm he has been through! He says that the last session was a severe labour; indeed it must be so to a man just out of so dreadful a fever. I also thank you for your very beautiful little poem on the king's recovery; it is one of the prettiest things I ever read, and I hope the king will live to fulfil the prophecy and die in peace: but at present, poor man, I understand he is poorly indeed, and times threaten worse than ever. I must now express my sorrow and my hopes for our good Miss Poole, and so take my leave for the present, with the joint love of my good woman,