"Saturday, Jan. 17, 1735-6.
"Sir,
"You're desir'd on Monday next to meet
At Salutation Tavern, Newgate-street.
Supper will be on table just at eight,
[Stewards] One of St. John's [Bowyer], 'tother of St. John's Gate [Cave]."
This brought a poetical answer from Samuel Richardson, the novelist, printed in extenso in Bowyer's Anecdotes:
"For me, I'm much concerned I cannot meet
'At Salutation Tavern, Newgate-street.'
Your notice, like your verse, so sweet and short!