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perfectly fit for all maiden Eyes as it is, they \say/ somewhat in the manner of Solomon'^s Song, but allowed by the unprejudiced Critics to be much more sublime — I will beg you to petition Boothby to indulge me with a sight of it in yr next Frank, as I understand it is short — it is entitled The Feast of Shells or the Meeting of Walullin and Oistrina " – pray do not let him refuse my request, & on this Compliance you may give Him the inclosed, but not suffer Him to keep it —

I am obliged to Scribble in such extreme Haste, that I shall not thank you as I ought for your delightful &