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Panopt: Irish J.B. 2 J.P. to Sr J. Parnell Dublin — not sent
April 1795.
Sr
Were I to quit the surrounding some of things, though for ever so short a
time, it would not be without a sacrifice I love occupation as you will know, and there is no want of it for our
time. It is occupation as you will know and not idleness that begs any claims
for me: and occupation is not scarce with me. ? A great plan of reformation and
improvement An official arrangement
of the equal worthy and first importance is on the carpet here, and seconded supported by the most
zealous and unanimous wishes of those on whom it depends to carry it into effect. More
I am not at liberty to mention except that through a very subordinate clear
of the event, and no state less of the splendour a very large proportion of the labour has devolved already is devolving upon me
In the established course of things public duty service distinctions follow labour, especially where
every thing of emolument is known to be inadmissible. I am singing, though
1. The difficulties obstacles which had so long retarded the completion of the
Parlmtiary Contract in this country are just removed: and little remains
I am prepared to begin building upon the much-debated ground as soon
as thea few forms of office are gone through.
though as yet in my closet Turne quod optanti, and I must be dressed made to to
look a little like other people, if I am to interrupt break off my song my song, in order to encounter and committ my
weak faculties to the p of an Irish Theatre.
With regard to travelling charges, you will recollect your own obliging
suggestions and the precedent you furnished me with. You will recollect also
my refusal: which refusal I also communicated in very distinct terms to
our then common friend. But circumstances in that article particular also have altered well
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