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Thus much, gentlemen, I thought proper to say to you, that by being acquainted with the particulars relative to the complexion and design of the author, you might the easier and the better comprehend the various things you will find in the work he dedicates to you.

I have only to add, that I wish you all happiness; that your heads may lack no ointment, and your garments be always white and odoriferous: but efpecially, may you prefs on, like true critics, towards perfection; and may blifs, glory, and honour, be your reward and your portion.

Barbican,
Aug. 1, 1756.

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