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I had come; as I often have for my friends, when really I have been little able. Adieu! I am truly,

dear Sir,

Yours,

A. POPE.

Have you lately feen Lady Suffolk? She was ill when I left the town.

To Wm. Fortefcue, Efq. in Bell-yard,

near Lincoln's Inn.-Speed.

DEAR SIR,

LETTER XLII.

Friday, Dec. 1734.

I

FULLY intended to have dined with you yesterday, and the day before; but the first of them I was taken in at Court, and yesterday and to-day am fo ill of a most troublesome cold, which has brought down the uvula of my mouth, that I cannot dine at all. Would you go to-morrow to Twitnam, and could you spare the coach, I would go gladly with you; if not, I must stay, per force, till Sunday morning. I hope all your firefide are well, and growing merrier and merrier as Christmas approaches. I fhall have no reft nor joy till I get to my Mum again. Adieu! dear Sir, Yours,

To Wm. Fortefeue, Efq. in Bell-yard,

near Lincoln's Inn Fields.

A. POPE.

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DEAR SIR,

LETTER XLIII.

Thursday, One o'clock, Jan. 1734-5.

HAVE been not only in and out of town so often, but fo ridiculously employed (as I tell you at large), that I could not get one hour to fee you. Pray tell me when I fhall be fure of you at home. This day, at any hour? Mrs. Blount has now disposed very well of her money, which a friend of ours will pay at 4 per cent. for from this day. Therefore, if you'll order it me, I'll take it for her forthwith, and bring you any proper receipt you shall send me. I write this from her house. Adieu! All happiness attend you, dear Sir,

To Wm. Fortescue, Efq. in Bell-yard..

Yours,

A. POPE.

DEAR SIR,

LETTER XLIV.

London, March 22, 1734-5,

I DEFERRED this two or three pofts to fend you an

answer from Dr. Mead, of the truth of what you heard. But he knows no example that can quite be depended on, of the pulvis A. curing, after any one

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began to rave, or otherwise than if taken very foon after the wound. I gave Mr. Bl. the account, which will be paid as foon as you pleafe, if your clerk have the receipts from the attornies; or if not, when you return. Mr. Bethel has been with Mr. Cs about it, who told him to defer it till you come. your family twice, once at Mr. Jervas's, and laft night at home: they are all well, except a little cold which Mifs Fortefcue has, but was very merry. I hope you have this week feen Buckland with pleasure, and in a state of improvement; and that you will fee Fallapit with the fame. Twitnam is very cold these easterly winds; but I prefume they don't blow in the happy regions of Devonshire. My garden, however, is in good condition, and promises fruits not too early. I am building a stone obelisk, making two new ovens and stoves, and a hot-house for ananas, of which I hope you will tafte this year. The public news and votes tell you all the bufinefs of the feafon: it is generally thought the Parliament will be up in the middle of April. Adieu! May fuccefs, health, and money attend you in all your circulations. I am faithfully and affectionately, dear Sir,

To Wm. Fortescue, Efq. in Bell-yard,

Lincoln's Inn.

Yours,

A. POPE.

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DEAR SIR,

LETTER XLV.

Friday Night, Nov. 1735.

HOPE this finds you well arrived. I was put into more folicitude than I expected, for your health, by Dr. Hollings, who the other day told me you had been out of order, of which I knew nothing. I hope in God it is quite over. Give me a line when I may see you most at leifure. I think to be in town on Monday or Tuesday. The man whom Curl ferved with a process, just before you went out of town, I fuppofe fhould have the affiftance of an attorney, to appear for him the first day of term, to know what it is for? I am always impatient to fee you, dear Sir, and always faithfully

To Wm. Fortescue, Efq. in Bell-yard.

Yours,

A. POPE.

DEAR SIR,

LETTER XLVI.

Sunday, May 1736.

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AM gone (before this can reach you) to Southamp ton, where my stay will be a fortnight. I was forry to have no opportunity of paffing a day with you and yours; but I propose it often after my return. In the mean time the purpose of this Letter is to defire you and them to make what ufe you will of my house and gardens, which are large enough to lodge you all, and to try if they can bear a country life any where but in Devonshire. Dear Sir, believe me ever, fincerely,

Your most affectionate faithful friend

To the Hon. Mr. Baron Fortefcue,

in Bell-yard, by Lincoln's Inn,

London.

and fervant,

A. POPE.

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