[293—to John Murray]
May 23rd, 1813.
Dear Sir,—I question whether ever author before received such a compliment from his
master
. I am glad you think the thing is tolerably
vamped
and will be
vendible
.
Pray look over the proof again. I am but a careless reviser, and let me have 12 struck off, and one or two for yourself to serve as MS. for the thing when published in the body of the volume. If Lady Caroline Lamb sends for it, do