Memoir of Francis Hodgson
Duke of Rutland to Francis Hodgson, 18 July 1816
Sir,—I can assure you that it was wholly unnecessary
for you to take the trouble of making a formal acknowledgment of the trifling
service which it has been in my power lately to render you; and indeed I have
my reward in the conviction which I feel,
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that in being
the cause of your promotion to the vicarage of Bakewell, I am doing an
essential benefit to the interest of religion by placing so excellent an
incumbent in a living where such a character is highly desirable.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient and humble servant,