Pray think of this.

I am induced to mention it from belief that you are admirably qualified for such a work; that it would pleasantly employ your leisure hours; and from a regret in seeing works of this kind, which might be made so very interesting, utterly marred by falling into the hands of wretched bunglers, _e.g._ the _History of Cleveland_, which I have just read, by a Clergyman of -- --, the most heavy performance I ever encountered; and what an interesting district! Pray let me hear from you soon.
Affectionately and sincerely yours, W.WORDSWORTH.[57] [56] Lockhart's _Life_, iii.

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[57] _Memoirs_, i.

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_The War in Spain: Benefactors of Mankind, &c._ TO THE SAME.
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