I am truly glad that any effort of mine in the cause of liberality and toleration meets with your approbation. You have lived a life of honour and honesty, truckling to no man, and disguising no opinion you entertained. I think myself much honoured by your praise. I will take care you have a copy of my speech as soon as I return to Foston from York, where I am
252 | MEMOIR OF THE REV. SYDNEY SMITH. |
My letter is by this time nearly out of print: a thousand copies have disappeared, and I am printing another thousand; and I will take care you have one from the author, as a mark of his sincere regard and respect.
God bless you, my dear Sir! I wish you a fertile garden, a warm summer, limbs without pain, and a tranquil mind. The remembrance of an honourable and useful life you have secured for yourself already.