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gret in our late papers, that we have lost our vene- 

 rable and excellent Sir Joseph Banks, to whom I at 

 least owe the greatest obligations for his assistance 

 when a young man. 



Having written so much on my favourite subject, 

 you will see at all events that we enjoy perfect se- 

 curity and feel no apprehension for our safety, 

 though living in the midst of a revolution. Indeed, 

 unless a foreign power interferes, I think this place 

 as likely to be quiet as any in Europe. Nothing 

 can exceed the attention paid to public security and 

 respect to the persons and property of every indi- 

 vidual. In short, we see a whole nation fixed and 

 united for the attainment of a grand object, and de- 

 spising all the common and little means which in 

 general are adopted, and sacrificing even the natural 

 violence of its character in the general cause. 



I shall remain here for the benefit of the waters, 

 if possible, till October ; and I think I shall again 

 pass a winter at Rome. 



Lady Mary Anne and my children are well. I 

 trust Lady Smith is so, and beg you will accept our 

 united compliments. 



Believe me, dear Sir, 



Very sincerely yours, 



Thomas Gage. 



From Sir Thomas G. Cullum. 



Bury, August 27, 1820. 

 My dear Friend Sir James, 

 My sincerest thanks for your affectionate con- 

 gratulations on Lady Cullum's recovery of her sight. 



