The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift/Volume 11/From John Poulett to Jonathan Swift - 1

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FROM LORD POULET.


April, Sunday afternoon.
Indorsed 'Lord Steward, 1713.'


I WAS called away presently after chapel, upon some business which hindered my going up stairs at St. James's, and occasions Dr. Swift the trouble of this, to make my excuse for not returning the paper, which I here send you; and though it is not in my power to serve you in any proportion to my unfeigned respects for you, yet I would not be wanting, on my part, in any opportunity where I can, to express myself,

Sir, your most faithful humble servant,