DEAR H.,

I was indeed alarmed, both at the cause of your apprehensions and at

your temper of mind--so much alarmed that I knew not what to say, and

therefore said nothing. I have this moment (on my return from the

play) received your comfortable epistle, and rejoyce with you and

Mrs. Holroyd.--I have nothing new to tell you concerning houses, only

that the Courtier promised to send you particulars of a desirable

one in Saville Row. Were I worthy to advise I would recommend to you

to take up with a common lodging house (of those there are plenty)

at so much a week; the first fortnight will shew you numbers of more

desirable ones. Adieu.

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