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In the midst of our chagrins, my good folks, it would be
cruel in me to keep from you a report which if it be true,
can hardly fail of giving you pleasure. Sr Gilbert Elliot
is dead; so much is certain. He was Treasurer of the Navy.
The place is in time of peace £3000 a year: and now is said
to be about £5, or 6,000. I imagine too he has places in his
gift. What does this lead to? I will tell you. I was informed told
just now, by a person who is pretty well informed, (not Lind) that it was
settled Lord Howe was to have it. Ld Howe it seems had had
it once before: in the Duke of Graftons ministry. When the
D. went out, Ld H. made it a point of honour to go out too.
It will be by no means a bar to his advancement to the head
of the Admiralty-board: and probably as it is a place of such
consequence, there are places under it which he will have
in his gift. This I find I said before - no matter. So it will
happen when one lets the pen go as it has a mind to go.
As to R. W. not the least notice has he taken of my letter.
I have got the Incas: and to night shall finish the Preface
which I intend to give to Elmsly as a specimen that he may
judge whether it is worth his while to give me what I expect. Wilson
The Preface has in it about enough to fill a printed sheet
that is 24 12mo pages in the form that in which Elmsly intends to print
it. Wilsons makes no objections to it: but he little knows
the consideration that first determined me to listen to the proposal.
As to R. W. him I have well nigh given up: my concern
begins to narrow itself to those who really, as Mrs D.
says, deserve a better fate.
You Mr Two-Shoes what do you make me pay as for
a double letter for a short single one torn in two?
Don't let my parcel be sent yet till I desire you.
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Jeremy Bentham |
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