Autograph letter signed : Twickenham, to the Earl of Orrery, 1735 Oct. 8.

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Autograph letter signed : Twickenham, to the Earl of Orrery, 1735 Oct. 8.

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Expressing his sympathy at a loss mentioned in his previous letter; congratulating him on the conclusion of a lawsuit; expressing his pleasure in hearing that the Dean of St. Patrick's [Swift] is currently "enjoying a tolerable state of health"; indicating that he encloses some verses of Lord Cornbury for his entertainment; elaborating on his anxieties about Swift.

1 item (3 p.), bound ; 22.8 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8001498

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