Autograph letter signed : [London], to William Fortescue, [1729/30] Feb. 20.

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Autograph letter signed : [London], to William Fortescue, [1729/30] Feb. 20.

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Regretting that it has been so long since they have seen one another, noting "I calld once in the view of dining, & once in the view of Supping with you, both times unfortunately." Mentioning that he has "had another Vexation, from the sight of a paper of verses said to be Dr. Swift's, which has done more by praising me than all the Libels could by abusing me, Seriously troubled me." Mentioning mutual acquaintances.

1 item (1 p.) ; 19.7 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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