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NYG(B.731.017
5-12 Jul 1731:42 (298)
As it is customary in most places to follow the examples of
the imitable, so none are more generally observed as to
their customs and behaviours, than dancing-masters,
linguists and masters of other valuable arts and sciences.
Therefore it would seem very odd if three presidents from
Mr. Brownell merited not once imitation, which is every
courtly qualification taught at his house, viz. such as he
himself mentions in his advertisement, with the Latin,
Greek, and &c. That (no doubt) includes all other the
learned languages. As for my part I hitherto have not
advertised, tho' (for ought I know) such a thing might have
been necessary, yet I was somewhat timorous of appearing so
publick fearing the consequence would not prove so
favourable as I might expect; but now am by emulation
compell'd, lest my benefactors and others should point at me
as uncapable. There are a great many gentlemen in turn,
whose judgments in literature (as well as in what we
otherwise protest) are unsuspected. Now would some of those
gentlemen condescend (as well for the satisfaction of the
city) to call us joyntly to an account for our several
professions, their appointments shall be strictly observed
by, tho' to the disadvantage of their Humble Servant Charles
Malone.
N.B. Tho' Mr. Brownell's Discourses concerning me to
gentlemen of eminent character, have put me to the sword,
which ought to have been a man's last resort; yet he may
expect a pupil or two (by me recommended) in order to be
taught something contained in his &c. which I understand
not.
I teach the sword at my school house in Smith street,
next door to the Three Pidgeons.
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