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LETTERS TO AND FROM
I am told from a good hand, that in a short time the house of commons will fall upon some inquiries into the late management.
I took leave yesterday of lord Peterborow, who, I suppose, is this day set out on his journey to Vienna[1]; he is a little discouraged, and told me, he did not hope for any great success in what he went upon. He is one of those many who are mightily bent upon having some such inquiries made as I have mentioned.
Sunday, past twelve, Jan. 7, 1710-11.
THERE are few things I would be more industrious to bring about than opportunities of seeing you. Since you was here in the morning, I have found means of putting off the engagement I was under for to morrow; so that I expect you to dine with me at three o'clock. I send you this early notice, to prevent you from any other appointment.
I am ever, rev. sir,
your obedient humble servant,
- ↑ Dr. Swift inserts this passage in the Journal to Stella, of Jan. 4, 1710-11.
- ↑ Then principal secretary of state for the southern provinces.
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