“I am just returned to town, and have found your note of the 29th ult. It will give me great pleasure if I can in any way promote the objects had in view by the proprietors of the ‘Literary Gazette.’ A work of that kind, conducted with the ability and candour which I believe the editor to possess, can hardly fail of exciting an extensive interest, and of acting as a beneficial alterative on the public taste.
“If, at your leisure, you will do me the favour of calling here any morning, a few minutes’ conversation will enable us to judge better how far it will be in my power to assist you.
