Autograph letter signed : place not specified, to the Earl of Orrery, 1740 Nov. 15.

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Autograph letter signed : place not specified, to the Earl of Orrery, 1740 Nov. 15.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/700048826

Responding to his inquiry as to whether the letters are in his possession, which they are not; expressing his frustration with the matter and resignation to "give it quite up"; conveying his regret that Swift will have to endure the same negative attention as a result of the publication; congratulating him and Lady Orrery on their new baby.

1 item (2 p.), bound ; 21.2 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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