DEAR MADAM,

It was not in my power to write last Saturday night, as my friend

Clarke, on whom my motions partly depended, had not yet settled his

plan of operations. I can now say that I hope to dine with you on

Thursday. The aforesaid Clarke (who I think will please you) will

make us a visit next week: I shall return with him to Aldershot near

Farnham, and from thence to town. So near a prospect of seeing you

naturally stops my pen. The bill I received, and suppose it useless

to send down a draught, as I shall follow the post in a very few

hours.

I am, Dear Madam,

Most truly yours,

E. G.

[Sidenote: A TENANT FOR BERITON.]

134.

_To J. B. Holroyd, Esq._[171]

Beriton, April 21st, 1772.

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