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the unpleasant Inquietude occasioned by its Delay -- I think you were perfectly right to decamp from the Sea Side in the abominably wet Weather that has been universal this Autumn & which told my Guests between jest & Earnest I concluded Providence sent expressly to drive the arrogant Invaders out of France —

I rejoice that you have had the gratification of passing some agreeable days with the enchanting Muse of Litchfield after the heavy parties of a public place
Her society after a seaside Ordinary must appear to you like a very fine desert [sic] after a very bad Dinner _______ I have indeed