Scripto | Page Revision | Transcription

[page 4]

have thrown aside all my papers &c for these last two days to devote myself entirely to yr more interesting Muse, at least for all the Time, that I dare to make use of my inflammatory rebellious Eyes, which so frequently fail me when I \have/ most occasion to call for their Service – a calamity so galling to the Mind, that I most cordially hope you may never feel it in the slightest degree! — Farewell – God bless you & the object of your filial Care accept every kind wish from the Inhabitants of Eartham & believe me ever

your most affectionate Brother
WH

P.S.
I fancy the Lady, you expected, did not speak of your poetical Brother in a Tone, that harmonized with your enthusiastic spirit – I cannot suppose myself in her good Graces, as in Truth she is no Favourite of mine – for I have lately had much serious reason to complain of her Conduct towards me, which I should not however even hint at to you in fraternal Confidence, but from the Fear of her having endeavoured to sink me a little in yr good opinion, which tho' I am solicitous to moderate, I am still more sollicitous [sic] to Preserve

adio