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Man of Merit from France, has a very
different effect upon me, & exhibits a
problem regarding Government, which
requires all your to Investigate.
In the mean time if I should venture
at any time to attempt to stem this
torrent to show or to expose these Doctrines, Will
you take the writing part upon you, if
I take the speaking part, that is, I
don't speak better than I can
write, I look upon it The Service of most danger
as times go, & therefore its fit that the
Talents least worth should be applied
to it]
Now as to Lisbon, I have the pleasure
to tell you, that Lady Lansdown has
gain'd so much ground here, that we are
in hopes we may avoid the risque of
a Winter's Voyage. If we go we shall
seriously be very happy to have your
company, & will do all in our power
to make it agreeable to you. Our Plan
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"William Petty, 2nd Earl Shelburne, Lord Lansdowne" |
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