better known to you, than that I, who am altogether unknown, should presume to give his character.
What I beg leave to intreat of you is, to recommend me in my endeavours for his service, to the advice and assistance of your friends. The perplexity of all his affairs at this time claims the good offices of all that wish him well. If, in favour to his excellency, you are pleased to honour me with the pardon of this, and what return the enclosed may require, direct for me to the care of Mr. James Douglas, merchant, in Fen court, Fenchurch street, London. I beg leave to subscribe myself, with great respect, reverend sir, your most obedient and most humble servant,
FROM ERASMUS LEWIS, ESQ.
WE are all running head long into the greatest confusion imaginable. Sir Thomas Hanmer[1] is gone into the country this morning, I believe much discontented; and I am very apprehensive, neither lord Anglesea[2] nor he will continue long with us. I heartily wish you were here; for you might certainly be of great use to us, by your endeavours to recon-
- ↑ Speaker of the house of commons.
- ↑ 'Arthur, who was joint vice treasurer of Ireland with Edward earl of Clarendon.'
