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To J. B. Holroyd, Esq.
Beriton, Nov. 18, 1771.
*Most respectable South Saxon,
It would ill become me to reproach a dilatory correspondent.
"Quis tulerit Gracchos de seditione querentes?" Especially when that Correspondent had given me hopes of undertaking a very troublesome Expedition for my sole advantage, and indeed great would be the advantage. Yet thus much I may say, that I am obliged very soon to go to town upon other business, which, in that hope, I have hitherto deferred. If by next Sunday I have no answer, or if I hear that your Journey to Denham is put off sine die, or to a long Day, I shall on Monday morning set off for London, and wait your future Will with Faith, Hope, and Charity. Adieu.
I have had no answer from J. D., but will see him if in Town.*