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DECREE FOR A TREATY, &C.

and reasonable, that the said doctor should permit her, in all companies, to give herself the reputation of being one of his acquaintance; which no other lady shall presume[1] to do, upon any pretence whatsoever, without his especial leave and license first had and obtained.


By especial command, G. V. HOMRIGH[2].

  1. The indignation he expresses against the countess of Bellamont, on her claiming acquaintance with him, is a striking instance of his peculiarity. See Journal to Stella, April 24, 1711.
  2. The signature of some relation of Vanessa; her sister's name was Mary.

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