From Jean Rousseau (unpublished)
London the 27th: feby. 1784.
Sir

Your kind and precious present, is at last arrived: I have cast my eyes upon, and was mightily pleased, with the contents of this valuable book. Be So good honoured Sir, to accept my most hearty thanks, for this extraordinary and Singular favour. I Shall Study his contents, with the greatest pleasure: his fiery and noble maxims, not only proves the framers and makers of those laws, to be true Legislators, but showes in the Same time, the Manliness of the whole Nation, by the Sanction of the Inhabitants, and their mutual approbation.

As soon as time permits, I will endeavour to fulfill a Small part of my engagements towards your Excellency, for which I beg patience and Indulgence; then even the Small part of the whole is by far beyond my poor Intellects.

After recommanding My Self in your powerfull protection, give me leave to Subscribe my Self with the greatest respect Sir of your Excellency’s The most humble servant

John Rousseau

Endorsed: Rousseau Mr. John, London 27 Feby. 1784.
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