Charles Street, Jan. 22, 1779.
DEAR MADAM,
MY wife wishes to see Cymon—and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.—I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;—for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices—and so I would tell the Q——n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed—but I am sure you are as good—and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank. If my request is within the limits of your power, you will favour us with the order soon in the day. I have looked abroad for the wonder you wished to be procured for you—but have met with nothing likely hitherto.
Yours most gratefully,
I. SANCHO.
LETTER LXXXIV.
TO MRS. H——.
Charles Street, Feb. 9, 1779.
DEAR MADAM,
I FELICITATE you in the first place—on the pleasing success of your maternal care in restoring your worthy son to good health—he looks now as well, fresh, and hearty, as love and friendship can wish him.—Mrs. Sancho joins me in hearty thanks for your kind attention to our well-doing—and your goodness in the very friendly order, which I have endeavoured to execute with attention and honesty.—As to news, there is none good stiring—trade is very dull—money scarce beyond conception—fraud! perfidy! villainy! from the highest departments to the lowest. The K—g, God bless him, is beset by friends, which he ought to fear.—I believe he has one true friend only; and that is the Q—n, who is the ornament and honour to the sex. Pray, dear Madam, make my best respects to your good son and daughter, Mr. J——, and all I have the honour to know; our best thanks and wishes attend Mr. H—— and yourself; and believe me
Yours, &c.