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assist in the translation ; he, to justify himself, says his 

 son translated the whole. 



Be so kind as to let me know whether you propose to 

 be in town in May, which is the month when I usually get 

 to London. I could not manage to meet Mr. Pennant and 

 it would be a fresh mortification if I should miss seeing 

 you. 



I conclude with great esteem 

 Your obliged, and most humble servant, 



GIL : WHITE.] 



P.S. Swallows appear amidst snows and frost. 



