263.
To J. B. Holroyd, Esq.
Saturday Night, August 26th, 1775.
I think that, through the dark and doubtful mist of futurity, I can discern some faint probability that the Gibbon and his Aunt will arrive at S. P. before the Sun, or rather the Earth, has accomplished eight diurnal Revolutions. A Caledonian Hero, who commands the warriours of the Fraserian tribe, seemed likewise to threaten an invasion about the same period. Adieu.
Lord Ely has given great satisfaction. The business is concluded.