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thought applicable to such a trifle as the present, from 

 the introduction of circumstances, which must seem both 

 trifling and irrelevant, if the rank and character of the 

 person to whom they are communicated be considered. 

 My excuse for part of them is, that, it being one of my 

 intentions to give information to some of my own profes- 

 sion, I conceived it allowable to mention various things 

 for this purpose alone. 



I shall anticipate only one other of your observations 

 regarding my letter, and this refers to the lateness of its 

 appearance. I confess myself much ashamed, that almost 

 a twelvemonth has passed away since the occurrence of 

 the event, which especially gave rise to it. But accidents, 

 which would appear ridiculous in narration, whatever 

 their eifects may have been, often interrupted my labour, 

 and indolence often pleaded, for a time, irresistibly against 

 the performance of an ungrateful task, which duty had 

 imposed. The delay, however, has necessarily tended to 

 diminish the probability of there being many considerable 

 errors in what I have advanced. 



Forgive me for employing this mode of conveying my 

 sentiments to you, and accept my warmest wishes for 

 your welfare. 



I remain, 

 Your most affectionate friend, 



WILLIAM CHARLES WELLS. 



London, 

 September 1, 1799. 



