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Rain in Selborne. 1788. 



We hear now from all quarters that nep. John the surgeon 

 gets business very fast, and is allowed to be in a way to be- 

 come the first medical man in Salisbury. Little Ben thrives, 

 and grows very fast. 



Mrs. J. Wh. joins in best respects and wishes. I am 



Y r affectionate brother, 



GIL. WHITE. 



LETTER L. 



TO SAMUEL BARKER. 



Selborne, May 6, 1790. 

 DEAR SIR, 



WE had heard that Mr. Haggitt * had been very ill, but were 

 not aware, till your letter came, that his disorder was of a dan- 

 gerous and alarming nature. On his own account, and for 

 the sake of his numerous family, we hope it will please God 

 to restore him to his former health, and preserve his life for 

 many years. 



The Major Jardine that you mention was well known to 

 my Bro. John an active, lively, intelligent Scotchman, that 

 had been a private in the artillery, but, having had some edu- 

 cation, was ready to enter into any pursuit where knowledge 

 was to be acquired. He showed a great facility in modern 

 languages, had a taste for music, and a smattering in Astro- 

 nomy, &c., was good-natured, clever, ready to assist, commu- 

 * [The father of Mrs. Samuel Barker. T. B.] 



