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not be now until summer, not doubting in the least of 

 your assistance in their disposal. 



Sir, I have no more to add, but the repeating of my 

 thanks and the presenting the services of myself and 

 daughters, subscribe myself, 



Sir, 

 Your most obliged humble servant, 



MARGARET RAY. 



To Dr. Hans Sloane, at his house in 



Southampton square, Bloomsbury, London. 

 With a box. 



Mrs. RAT to Dr. HANS SLOANE. 



Black Notley, Dec. 24, 1706. 



SIR, I would not have you think me ungrateful in 

 not returning you my most hearty thanks for your last 

 kind letter ; as likewise for the pains you have taken for 

 me with Sir Tho. Willughby, but especially for your own 

 very kind intended gift therein mentioned me. The only 

 hindrance hath been because I could not happen of any 

 person in these parts whose stay in London would permit 

 them to wait upon you, considering that your business 

 occasions your being often absent from your house. I 

 entreat the favour of you to leave the money, at your own 

 convenience, with Mr. Saml. Smith and Mr. Ben. Walford, 

 or either of them, to whom I have given advice to receive 

 the money and give you a discharge. As to my husband's 

 letters, I intend very shortly to have them overlooked and 

 send them. I cannot close this without repeating my 

 humble thanks for all your favours, and presenting my 

 daughters' humble services, which likewise accept from, 



Sir, 

 Your most obliged humble servant, 



MARGARET RAY. 



To Dr. Hans Sloane, at his house in 



Southampton square, Bloomsbury, London. 



