The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift/Volume 13/From Elizabeth Gerard Hamilton to Jonathan Swift - 1

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The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift, Volume 13
(c. 1720–42)
by Elizabeth Gerard Hamilton, edited by Thomas Sheridan, John Nichols, John Boyle, Patrick Delany, John Hawkesworth, Deane Swift, William Bowyer, John Birch, and George Faulkner

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1557590The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift, Volume 13
— From the duchess of Hamiltonc. 1720-42Elizabeth Gerard Hamilton

FROM THE DUCHESS OF HAMILTON.

DEAR DEAN,

WEDNESDAY, (YEAR UNCERTAIN).

WHEN we were together last, I remember we spoke of a certain stanza, which you suspected me parent of, by reason there were some things in it, you were sure I should have said twelve years ago. If this be a rule, I am certain you are not dean Swift; for twelve years ago your promised letter had not been so long in coming to me. All I can say is, I wish you had been twelve years ago what I wish you now, and that you were now what you was twelve years ago to

Your real friend and humble servant,

E. HAMILTON.

The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift/Volume 13/From Elizabeth Gerard Hamilton to Jonathan Swift - 1

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