356—to John Murray

November 23, 1813.

Dear Sir,—You wanted some reflections, and I send you per Selim (see his speech in Canto 2d, page 46.), eighteen lines in decent couplets, of a pensive, if not an ethical tendency. One more revise—poz. the last, if decently done—at any rate the pen ultimate. Mr. Canning's approbation (if he did approve) I need not say makes me proud ⁵⁹ .

As to printing, print as you will and how you will—by itself, if you like; but let me have a few copies in sheets.

Ever yours,

B.