Chapter XLI: Letter XL: To Mr. M

Dec. 4, 1776.

I FORGOT to tell you this morning--a jack-ass would have shewn more thought--(are they rationals or not?)--the best recipe for the gout, I am informed--is two or three stale Morning-Posts;--reclined in easy chair--the patient must sit--and mull over them--take snuff at intervals--hem--and look wise;--I apply to you as my pharmacopolist--do not criticize my orthography--but, when convenient, send me the medicine--which, with care and thanks, I will return.

Yours,

Dismal +SANCHO+.

Pray how do you do?