Autograph letter signed : place not specified, to William Fortescue, 1738 Sept. 8.

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Autograph letter signed : place not specified, to William Fortescue, 1738 Sept. 8.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/701731947

Apologizing for not writing more often, but noting that "A Friend of so many years, has a Title too good, to stand in need of New Deeds & Writings at every turn." Mentioning that he has been in the company of Lord Bolingbroke for three weeks and praising him; mentioning that his old friend Jervas is to sail to Italy for his asthma; referencing his desire for a quiet life, and hoping the same for Fortescue.

1 item (2 p., with address) ; 23 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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