Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, an African; To Which Are Prefixed, Memoirs of His Life Ignatius Sancho

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 their state of ignorance and bondage wifl not act less generously, if I may judge them by myself--I should suppose kindness would do any thing with them;--my soul melts at kindness---but the contrary--I own with shame--makes me almost a savage.-?If you can wkh conveniency--when you write again--rsend me half a dozen cocoa nuts, I shall esteem them for your fake--but do not think of it if there is the least difficulty.--In regard to wages I think you acted quite right--rdon"t seek too hastily to be independent--it is quite time enough yec for one of your age to be your own master.--Read Mr. Garrick"s letter night and morning--put it next your heart--impress it on your memory--and may the God of all Mercy give you grace to follow his friendly dictates!--I shall ever truly rejoice to hear from you--and your well-doing will be 3 comfort to me ever;--it is not in your own power and option to comman4 riches--wisdom and health are immediately the gift of God--but it is in your own breast to be... Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, an African; To Which Are Prefixed, Memoirs of His Life (Ignatius Sancho)