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it was extremely unfortunate that I did not apply a 

 fortnight sooner, as he is afraid I am now too late ; he 

 being engaged for every appointment of that kind in 

 his power. He said he was very sorry for it, as there 

 was no person he would sooner serve than Mr Drum- 

 mono*. He desired me to write him so, and inform 

 him that he would still try what could be done, though 

 he had little hopes of succeeding this season. He de- 

 sired me also to leave my address, which I did. From 

 his mode of speaking I am sure Mr Drummond's let- 

 ter was written in very strong terms, and I beg you to 

 offer him my grateful acknowledgments." 



Writing to his brother, on the 17th of February 

 1791, Dr Wright says : " My last letter from Jem- 

 my, was dated from London on Saturday last ; and I 

 think he is hardly yet embarked. So far he has suc- 

 ceeded to his utmost wish, in a line the most honour- 

 able and respectable. It would grieve him to know 

 that his mother repined at his good fortune. I part- 

 ed with you all at his age, under every disadvantage, 

 in money and prospects. How different his case ! He 

 has had a finished education, an outfit equal to any, 

 and has been introduced to, and patronized by, the 

 companions of the Sovereign. More could scarcely 

 be desired. Let us then be contented and thankful, 

 for thus ushering him so auspiciously into the great 

 theatre of life. I have not a single doubt of his act- 

 ing his part with honour, and returning with afflu- 



* Afterwards Lord Perth. 

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