16^e 9^bre 1771, à Ferney, par Genêve

S^r,

The old scribler to whom you have been so kind as to send y^r magnificent editions of Virgil, and Milton, thanks you heartily.

He will send you as soon as possible his poor sheets Duly corrected. They stand in great need of it. Y^r most h: obd^t s^r

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