171—to R. C. Dallas
Newstead Abbey, August 25, 1811.
Being fortunately enabled to frank, I do not spare scribbling, having sent you packets within the last ten days.
am passing solitary, and do not expect my agent to accompany me to Rochdale
before the second week in September; a delay which perplexes me, as I wish the business over, and should at present welcome employment. I sent you exordiums, annotations, etc., for the forthcoming quarto, if quarto it is to be: and