I did not write one syllable of Hall’s book. When first he showed me his manuscript, I told him it would not do; it was too witty and brilliant. He then wrote it over again, and I told him it would do very well indeed; and it has done very well. He is a very painstaking person.
I am very sorry I have not a single copy left of my first Assize Sermon. I thought I had sent you a copy: I would immediately send you another, if I had one to send.
You will see an article of mine in this Review, No. 80, upon America. Lady Suffolk’s Letters, in No. 79, were reviewed by Agar Ellis.
I hear your sister is going with a multitude of Berrys and Lindsays to Scotland. I hope she will be retained if we get leave to visit your papa.