There was some little tumult when I sent you the last printed pacquet, (which however missed two opportunities of going) and therefore you had no letter.— By the present opportunity I wish to inquire your opinion as to the time of appearance. I am for the present moment; the bookseller for deferring: But as my opinion will rule, I wish without giving reasons, you would express a hint which way I ought to give that opinion.— As to a neat bound-up copy, you shall shortly have one; but at present the time is too short.
We are in the state here of none acting, but many wishing, and more permitting change, were it to appear; but John Bull, as to act & deed, is still asleep; spreading out his lubber length for any to tread on that choose, whether acquaintances or not.— In winter we shall see whether the great are more inclined to good sense than formerly, but I know them well enough to do more than doubt them. I am quite tired with them; but I am, as ever, my dearest sir yours most everlastingly & devotedly.