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It appears from the following correspondence, 

 that the Abbe continued in England, and remained 

 in tranquillity some years in the neighbourhood of 

 London. 



From the Abbe Corrfa. 



Sir, London, June 15, 1795. 



Till now I have not thought proper to obtrude 

 myself in your w T ay. I know what is to be in the 

 bosom of one's own family, much more on such 

 occasions as this which now brought you to Nor- 

 wich, and have given you full time to enjoy it un- 

 disturbed. But I have my rights also, and will not 

 be negligent about them. I have a right to know 

 how you do, and to be happy in the knowledge that 

 you are so : I have a right to present my best re- 

 spects to your truly respectable mother ; and have a 

 right to tell you what I do here, and what news I 

 receive from my country about my affairs. Did you 

 ever expect such a bill of rights from a man who 

 owes you so many obligations ? Don't be afraid; 

 I will not be severe for the moment, because I be- 

 lieve you are nearly about the time of returning to 

 London, where I will know what respects to you, 

 and tell you what concerns me. At Norwich I wish 

 you only to assure your mother of the sentiments 

 of respect and deep esteem I have for her, and how 

 heartfully I wish her every blessing. As for you, 

 I believe you are sure enough how sincerely and 



heartily 



I am, Sir, yours &c, 



Joseph Correa de Serra. 



