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To his Stepmother.
May the 3rd, 1777.
Dear Madam,
STARTS FOR PARIS.
After some public delays which have tryed my patience, I at length resolved to wait no longer for the Budget. I set forwards Monday, and hope to breakfast at Calais Tuesday and to dine at Paris either Friday or Saturday; the alternative depends on my stepping out of my way to Lisle. You may be assured of receiving immediate notice of my effecting my landing on the Continent.
I am, Dear Madam, Most truly yours, E. G.
You will find Fleet Street instructed to obey your Midsummer Order.