Edinburgh, 10th February, 1829.
Sir,—In consequence of your having taken no notice of my letter to you of the 7th instant, on the subject of your late libellous publication on Mr. Swanston, I presume you mean to justify the fact. I have therefore to intimate to you that the case will be forthwith put into a shape of a summons of damages against you.—I am, Sir, your most obedient servant.
(Signed) JOHN JOHNSON.
Mr. Thomas Ireland, Jun.
Publisher and Bookseller, 57, South Bridge Street.
Edinburgh, 57, South Bridge Street.
February 11, 1829.
Sir,—I have to apologise to you for not answering sooner your letter of the 7th current, complaining of the notice taken of Mr. Swanston in the Trial of Burke at present publishing by me.