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Traces of the distemper, thro' which they had passed — The Influenza has indeed visited this healthy spot, but the extreme Purity of our air seems to struggle with Infection, & the disorder is much slighter & more transient \here/ than in any place, that I have lately visited – I cannot speak or think of this advantage belonging to this lovely little Villa, without fervently hoping that nothing may deprive us of the delight we expect in receiving you here in July, as I am convinced our airy climate & beautiful Scenery will have a most happy Effect on your varying Health; a consideration ! that interests my Heart yet more, if possible, than the joy we are sure of finding in your animated Society
What Robinson says concerning the Sale of your Elegy would appear to me utterly incredible, Had I not been acquainted with many similar Instances of the negligence or Stupidity of the Publick - when I have the happiness of seeing you, I will relate to you many curious anecdotes of this kind In the mean Time I trust you will