deal of condescension and kindness, and I had an opportunity of being in company with Sir Harry Houghton several hours. When I went away my lady made me a present, and told me with a great deal of good humour, that she hoped now I had once again found the way to her house I should not grow a stranger any more. By the way, sir, I hope this present, with what remains of the sum which I received of Mr. Jennings about three weeks ago, may serve me till Whitsuntide.

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Presently after I wrote my last of the third of January I received a guinea from Mr. Cope, a gentleman of a considerable estate, who is my fellow pupil. I must be obliged to lay out this in books, for he intimated that he gave it me for that purpose. have consulted Mr. Jennings, and he recommends Scott's Christian Life. I have the first volume already, and he promises to complete the set the next time he goes to London, and that he will endeavour to get it as cheap as possible.

I hear from Mr. Hardy of Nottingham that Mr. Daniel Clark is going to publish some notes upon the Bible. I should be very glad to be more particularly informed about them; what they are, and when they are to come out.

I designed, sir, to send you an account of our studies for this last half year; but as I have several letters to write to-night, to send by Mr. David Jennings to-morrow morning, I must beg leave to defer it to some future opportunity; and at present only send

you the following scheme as it stands in our academical book:-Monday, divinity-Tuesday, Christian antiquities, and art of preaching-Wednesday, divinity and drama-Thursday, moral homiliesFriday, divinity-Saturday, critics.

I shall only add one piece of news, which I heard since I wrote the former part of the letter, viz. Mr. Jennings, a few days ago, received an invitation from Hinckley, which they say is one of the best congregations in Leicestershire. He has already

consulted with some of his brethren, and they unanimously advise him to accept the call. He is not yet absolutely determined, but has gone so far as to say, that it is two to one he shall remove.

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My tutor and his lady give their humble service to We have just buried his mother; and three of the children have been dangerously ill, but are now in a fair way of recovery.

I am, reverend Sir,

Your most obedient humble Servant,

P. DODDRIDge.

FROM THE REV. SAMUEL CLARK.

DEAR PHIL.

St. Albans, 1721. I AM glad to hear the good character now given of Mr. Hughes. I showed Mr. Wright what you said upon that head, with which he was pleased. In the same letter you mention your having read Shaftesbury's Characteristics. I hope you have taken care as you went along to be upon your guard against those reflections upon revealed religion, which are up and down very artfully insinuated by the author, and with great efficacy conveyed to the mind of some readers by the advantages of fine language and beautiful sentiments. But I suppose your tutor has given you the assistance of his judicious reflections upon the temper and spirit of that writer.

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I am glad to understand that you have revived the acquaintance with my Lady Russel, and have been treated by her with so much kindness. I doubt not but that Providence will, as it has done, raise you friends from other quarters, if you continue your dependance upon God, and a sincere dedication of yourself to him. Mr. Bradley intimated to me last summer his design of recommending you to the gentleman you mentioned; but as I have never seen him since, I do not know what is done in it.

As you have but little money to lay out in books, I should think it might be proper to buy those for which you will have constant use, and cannot so well borrow, than those which may be easily read over and returned again to a friend.

I have heard nothing of what you mention about my brother, but expect to see him shortly. However, when you write again, let me know what you have heard of Mr. Hardy's opinion, or any other sentiments relative to my brother's intended performance.

I am sorry for the afflictions that have occurred in your tutor's family. Pray present my humble service to him and his lady. I have not time to enlarge any further, but heartily recommend you and your studies to the divine blessing, and am

MY DEAR,

Kibworth, 1721. I RECEIVED the shirts and your dear letter last night. I profess we have been strangers so long, that it revived me to see your hand upon the superscription. It was but the other day that I heard any thing about the linen, and consequently did not expect it till, at least, the end of the month. I have not yet tried how they will fit; but the cloth and the making please me extremely. I am sorry you have had so much trouble about them, and that I can only thank you for the favour. You are certainly the kindest sister in the world, and I shall never be able to pay you the smallest part of what I owe you. I am extremely pleased with the length of your letter, and acknowledge you are always pretty good in

that particular; but yet I constantly think them too short. I thank God my circumstances are very easy, as to health, study, and all other respects: my only trouble is, that you are so ill, and indeed that is a very great one. I am not physician enough to direct you to any means for the recovery of your health. You complain of a loss of appetite. Methinks, my dear, you might, at least, drink a pint of milk morning and night, which would do a little towards nourishing you and if you think it would be better with two or three spoonsfull of brandy, pray get yourself a bottle or two, and I will repay you when I come to Hampstead with a great deal of pleasure. I dare say, if my friends are as kind to me as they were the last half year, I may lay by one half guinea, and I shall not scruple to tell Mr. Clark, that, if I should lose my sister, I should lose the dearest friend I have in the world. I am sorry to hear you were so much concerned about the death of your poor little girl. Your own good sense has already suggested better considerations than any I can propose, and I doubt not but at length you will grow entirely resigned. I am afraid, if you swallow so seldom, you sigh the oftener, and the consequence is, that I already sigh the oftener too.

I am pleased to hear that you were so much concerned at the imaginary death of dear Mrs. Jennings. It was like my sister. I am obliged to you for the respect you bear her, because it is upon my account. But when you are personally acquainted with her, will love her for her own sake. And now we are

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