1776 GRIMM COMING TO SELBORNE 321 



frontispiece to the first edition of 'The Natural 

 History and Antiquities of Selborne ' ; the original 

 Hermitage, ' 



"... the scene that late with rapture rang, 

 Where Delphy danced, and gentle Anna sang," 



appearing more to the left, higher up, and near the 

 zigzag path up the Hanger. 



To Thomas White, Selborne, June 24, 1776. 



Dear Brother, — Molly says in her letter to Mrs. Etty that 

 you think of going into Rutland next month. I am going 

 to write to Grimm, and shall desire him to come down about 

 the 8th of July. We have a black cold and blowing solstice ; 

 but not a wet one. My S^foin was cut last Thursday, and 

 will be ricked tomorrow in good order, if the weather holds 

 out. If you don't write soon and forbid me, I shall set you 

 down as a subscriber to the Hermitage, which is finished. 



Mr. Butcher* is a very extraordinary man : but you seem 

 a favourite now. He puts me in mind of Sarah Duchess of 

 Marlborough, whose resentment Mr. Pope says was the most 

 formidable thing in the world — except her favour. 



Harry and his wife will I apprehend find much trouble 

 with the measles ; but the young folks can never have them 

 at a better time. 



I am glad the Lady in Herts continues so gracious. 



Pray remember my records at the Charter-house West- 

 minster. I have just ceiled and am fitting up a garret for 

 any young person I may have with me : that there may be 

 more room for Molly and yourself when you come. . . . 



Love to Molly. Mrs. Etty improves daily. 



Yours &c., 



Gil. White. 



* The family attorney in London. 

 VOL. I. — Y 



