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MS-B.770.012
25-27 Sep 1770:12,21 (1/24)
From the Morning Chronicle. The following is inserted as a
curious specimen of the literary abilities of the Duke of
Cu--l-nd; being one of the letters of his Royal Highness
during his late amour with Lady Grosvenor.
My dearest little Angel, I wrote my last letter to you
yesterday at eleven o'clock just when we sailed I dined at
two o'clock and as for the afternoon I had some music I have
my own servant on board that plays and a couple of hands
from London for the six weeks I am out--we were a good many
at dinner I had about 9 people yesterday and shall have more
when the rest of my squadron join me. . . [1 1/3 column,
near the end a quote from Prior:]
Now oft had Henry changed his sly disguise,
Unmarked by all but beautous Harriets eyes;
Oft had found means alone to see the dame,
And at her feet to breath his am'rous flame:
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