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my failings impel me; & I cannot close this, long as it is, without desiring to present my very affectionate respects to those tout à fait charmontes mesdames, M. & de V.—& to your domestick circle—

If I should have the good fortune to succeed in my present wishes; must I on the occasion visit france; or may it be conducted themways. I have read—& often heard—& do beleive, that the very act of doing good, carries with it its own reward—I would that I dare to promise more—I have the honour to be, my dear sir, altho your teizing—yet your oblidged & gratefully affectionate friend & humb servt