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Dear Sir,
THat I had not a line or two from your hand by Mr D. I suppose was rather mis∣chance than intention: that I eagerly expected it may be credited from my frequent importu∣nities, from which I know not how you will de∣fend your self, so long as I tenebrize it here in this blind corner; where I almost live like a flye
in winter, and onely play in the Sun-shine when I communicate with such friends as your self. But he tells me a sad story of J. W's. sickness; which, believe it, does affect me as feelingly as can be requir'd from an unbiass'd friendship. Let me conjure you to tell by the next how I may measure my unhappinesse by his danger: I was ever entirely his from the cradle of our acquain∣tance; but his last condescention to fetch me to my sick Brother makes my apprehension too big for my expression. I pray do me the favour to receive all such Letters as shall be directed to me through your hands; for he that did me the same courtesie I heare is lately dead of the new feaver. I should blush to give you these troubles, if your Commission had not embold∣ned me; but if I do not requite, I shall not for∣get to acknowledge. Present me heartily to honest C. W. Mr. L. and promise your self a true friend in
R. L.