104. To his Stepmother.

Pall Mall, April 27th, 1771.

Dear Madam ,

It is very near eleven o’clock, and you know that I am a very dry Writer. I only wish to tell you that I am well, and that I hope you are so.

How do you like Sir John Dalrymple? [140] I hope Bricknall is not idle, and should think it high time for him to have done.

I am, dear Madam, Most truly yours, E. G.