“It is very painful to be forced day after day to
reply to the same sort of letters, especially after declining so positively as
I have done the inconveniencies of your correspondence, and stating how
decisively I had made up my mind to the line of conduct which it had become
imperative on me to pursue. On the subject of the paper be assured I will
notice no communication; and with regard to offers of purchase, sale, or
reference, Mr. Gray will from this date
be the proper organ. I have nothing to add but that I do not value your offer
of an annuity while the ‘Sun’ is published, at 20l., and have no
alteration to notice in my sentiments respecting the life annuity,
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