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Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)

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To J. B. Holroyd, Esq.

Bentinck Street, Nov. 4th, 1777.

A MARTYR TO GOUT.

I arrived last night, laid up with the gout in both my feet. I suffer like one of the first Martyrs, and possibly have provoked my punishment as much. If you wish to see me, come to town before the meeting. I hope my Lady will not laugh.

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