Transcriber’s Note

Original spelling, even where inconsistent, and punctuation have been preserved. Minor typographical errors have been corrected without note. Typographical errors corrected in the text (in brackets the original):

[12] - the most excellent works o [part of word missing, “on” inserted] morals
[21] - most excellent [excellen] lord Juan Fernandez
[116] - Without [Witout] waiting for a reply
[250] - union between [betwen] them
[281] - and asks admittance [admiitance]
[306] - Throughout [Thoughout] the village
[325] - accepted with many thanks the kind [part of word missing, “kindness” inserted]