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in regard to which, his Drs differed in their opinions; one
said it would kill him, for that he would could never bear the fatigue
of the Journey; 'tother said it would cure him. whose opinion
being strengthened by that of the Apothecary prevailed: accordingly
he sat out o' Tuesday last, accompanied by one of
the ffellows, his nephew, & his Housekeeper. it is said the
College has great expectations of from him, & that he intends to leave
the bulk of his fortune to it: but he has a great many Nephews
& Nieces that want it more. the Senior Fellow died about a
week ago who never resided in College nor was permitted to
take a living by the society, on account of his notorious
bad Character for drunkenness: & now Dr Fothergill is
exalted to the superb stall or Alcove that answer's to that
where the Provost sets in Chapel. — Mr. Jefferson is going
to take his Dr's degree; he will be a great man then.
very important news you will say; but such as I have, that
give I unto you. but you have it all in your part of the
World; pray what do people say of the Kg's speech, & Almon's
trial? will it come on or no? — I forgot to mention that I

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Date_1	1765-04-30	Marginal Summary Numbering
Box	537	Main Headings
Folio number	188	Info in main headings field
Image	002	Titles
Category	Correspondence	Number of Pages
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Penner	Jeremy Bentham	Watermarks
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