[23] The truth and propriety of these strictures having been disputed by an ingenious correspondent in the Public Advertiser, his letter, with remarks on it, is subjoined by way of appendix to the present work. In this place performances of such a length would have interrupted the narrative respecting Hogarth and his productions. See [Appendix I].
[24] In co'i Banco.
William Hogarth, Plaintiff. Joshua Morris, Defendant.
Middlesex.
The Plaintiff declares, that on the 20th of December, 1727, at Westminster aforesaid, Defendant was indebted to him 30 l. for painter's work, and for divers materials laid out for the said work; which Defendant faithfully promised to pay when demanded.
Plaintiff also declares, that Defendant promised to pay for the said work and other materials, as much as the same was worth; and Plaintiff in fact says the same was worth other 30 l.
Plaintiff also declares for another sum of 30 l for money laid out and expended for Defendant's use, which he promised to pay.
The said Defendant not performing his several promises, the Plaintiff hath brought this action to his damage 30 l. for which this action is brought.
To which the Defendant hath pleaded non assumpsit and thereupon issue is joined.
CASE.