We got safe to town. In my way I delivered the Lease to Fletcher with
proper instructions. To-morrow we shall proceed on business with all
possible dispatch. I have nothing to add more than that Wilkes is
just chose against Bromidge, 285 to 69.[122] Such is the spirit of
the times.
I am, Dear Sir,
Most truly yours,
E. G.
[122] On January 2, 1769, Wilkes was chosen alderman of the ward
of Faringdon-Without against Bromwich, a paper-maker on Ludgate
Hill.
55.
_To his Father._
January the 5th, 1769.