You will excuse a Laconic Epistle when I tell you, that I hold fast
the lively hope of dining with you, as well as with Colonel and
Mrs. Gould (to whom I beg my respects) next Monday. Should the Bans
be forbid by any lawfull cause or impediment, I will write a line
Saturday night.
I am, Dear Madam,
Ever yours,
E. G.
[Sidenote: DEATH OF MR. HOLROYD'S SON.]
141.
_To Mrs. Holroyd, Sen._
Beriton, near Petersfield, Hampshire, July the 17th, 1772.