This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1782. Excerpt: ... shew me a letter which Mr. Garrick has wrote to you--keep it, my dear boy, as & treasure beyond all price--it would do honor to the pen of a divine--it breathes the spirit of father--friend--and christian!--indeed I know no earthly being that I can reyercn.ce so much as your exalted and noble friend and patron Mr. Garrick.--Your father and mother, I told you, I saw lately---they were both well, and their eyes overflowed at the goodness of your noble patrons--and with the honest hope you would prove yourself not unworthy of their kindness. I thank you for your kindness to my poor black brethren--I flatter myself you will find them not ungrateful--they act; commonly from their feelings:--5 have observed a dog will love those who use him kindly--and surely,-if so, negroes--in...