"July 27. 1813.
"When you next imitate the style of 'Tacitus,' pray add, 'de
moribus Germanorum;'--this last was a piece of barbarous silence,
and could only be taken from the _Woods_, and, as such, I attribute
it entirely to your sylvan sequestration at Mayfield Cottage. You
will find, on casting up accounts, that you are my debtor by
several sheets and one epistle. I shall bring my action;--if you
don't discharge, expect to hear from my attorney. I have forwarded
your letter to Ruggiero; but don't make a postman of me again, for
fear I should be tempted to violate your sanctity of wax or wafer.
"Believe me ever yours _indignantly_,
"BN."
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