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wich I shall say nothing more about except that it has answered
my Expectations in general, which it is not worth while I shou'd
explain to you. and besides that my Connection with Pleschijeff
which was the unforeseen consequence of it, is an inestimable
treasure.
By no means let the Model Slip through your fingers. I don't
know that I shall have an opportunity of proposing it before this
Post go's out but lose no time to secure the possession of it.
Your Letter came by the Courier, and , these pass free of any
Expence, I have in my last Letter desired you to direct every
thing for me in future to Sir James Harris. Suppose it however
always possible that he may open my Letters if no body else
do's. To be sure this is not very probable but it is possible.
Although I have dined at Sir James Harris's and had a minute
or two of private Confab. yet I have not had an opportunity
of speaking of the Model, but I again repeat that you must
secure it as soon as possible. If Burkit had no objection
I cou'd wish he would go to Pembroke or where ever it is to
pack it up himself. I will take care he shall be well paid
for his trouble, but this only if he thinks it at all necessary
perhaps Allen might even pack it up carelessly. Since the
above I have talk'd with Sir James, and find it is not a thing
for the Empress. If I had it here to be seen I could sell it for a
great deal more than the Sum. 3 or 4 times as much but I shall
not get people to buy a Pig in a Poke.
To day being the Empress's Birth day, I went to Court, and had
the honour of kissing her Hand again.
I also for the first time saw Count Gernichof. He has been ill
some time, or as some say, shamm'd it, which is the Chief
reason I have not seen him before. Sir James introduced
me to him. I shall go to see him at his house, perhaps,
tomorrow.
April 19. Today at Dinner at the Chancellor's I happened to be
seated on one side next the Neopolitan Minister, as he had
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"Petersburg. Easter Day April 15 O.S 26 N.S. 1780, and half the Nation drunk thro' Devotion" |
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