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house. I am in liaste to return to tlie coterie, having left 

 them to write to Newmarlcet, and to send you this scrawl ; 

 so farewell, my dear George. . . . 



APPENDIX P. 



Monday Morning. 



My dear George, — I had your letter last night. The 

 letters come here generally about supper-time. I showed 

 Lady Spencer that part of your letter where you preach 

 against poor Voltaire, who, by the bye, has done more 

 real good by his writings upon tolerance than all the 

 priests in Europe. Your sermon has had one good effect, 

 though it has not converted me, for it has gained you 

 some favour with Lady Spencer, which is a much better 

 thing. 



I have a card to dine with the Duke of Grafton on the 

 Queen's birthday, but I am engaged to the Duke of 

 Ancaster; at least, I suppose so. I shall set out on 

 Wednesday or Thursday, but I will write to you to- 

 morrow. Farewell, my dear George. — Yours most truly 

 and affectionately, 



M. AND R. 



APPENDIX Q. 



Newmarket, Monday. 



My dear George, — I take my chance of your putting 



off your journey another day ; if not, you will receive this 



in France. The Duke of Grafton goes on Wednesday to 



the wedding, and I shall certainly go with him. We shall 



