Chapter CXVII: Letter CXV: To the Rev. Mr. S

Dec. 5, 1779.

REV. AND HON. SIR,

I HAVE just now received your too valuable favor:--forgive me, good Sir, if I own I felt hurt at the idea of the trouble and cost you (from a spirit too generous) have been put to--and for what, my good Sir? Your son shewed me many kindnesses--and his merits are such as will spontaneously create him the esteem of those who have the pleasure of knowing him--it is honouring me to suppose I could be of service to him.--Accept then, good Sir, of my thanks, and Mrs. Sancho’s--and be assured you have sevenfold overpaid any common kindness I could render your deserving son and my friend.--I wish he was here to partake of your bountiful treat--for well do I know his filial heart would exult, and his eyes beam with love and respect.--Mrs. Sancho joins me in respectful acknowledgements and thanks to Mrs. S---- and self.

We are, dear Sir,
Your most obliged servants,

+IGN.+ and +A. SANCHO+.