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47

The last evening I passed in London your
father & I kissed each other: at that parting
the mild part of my composition was pre
dominant! upon my honor I esteemed
him, & loved the family. I agree there was
a time of life when my gratifications exce
eded my yearly income will such a fault
create a rogue? will a complaining of
some parts of the present liturgy used by
the church of england create an atheist?
he that steals my fortune steals trash; but
he that takes from me, my good name; makes
me poor indeed.

In considering your letter now before me
I am induced to make the observations in
the last par Section, rather than pass in silence
any part of the same; & for this end only
it is made part of this Letter. I hope you will
write to me frequently, & be pleased to present
my affectionate compliments to the family
I am
Robert Carter