To Mrs Frances Anna Dunlop of Dunlop
Edinburgh 15th April 1787 Madam, There is an affection of gratitude which I dislike.- The periods of Johnson and the pauses of Sterne may hide a selfish heart. For my part, Madam, I trust I have too much pride for servility, and too little prudence for selfishness.- I have this moment broke open you letter, but, “Rude am I in Speech – so shall not trouble you with any fine speeches and hunted figures.- I shall just lay my hand on my heart and say, I hope I will ever have the truest, the warmest sense of your goodness. I come abroad in print, for certain, on Wednesday, Your orders I shall punctually attend to; only, by the way, I must tell you that I was paid before for Dr Moore’s & Miss Williams’ copies through the medium of Commissioner Cochrane in this place, but that we can settle when I have the honor of waiting on you. Dr Smith was just gone to London the morning before I received your letter to him.- I have the honor to be, Madam,
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