The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol. I., Part A. · David Hume
“MY DEAREST FRIEND,
“I am obliged to make use of my nephew’s hand in writing to you, as I do not rise to-day. “I go very fast to decline, and last night had a small fever, which I hoped might put a quicker period to this tedious illness; but unluckily it has, in a great measure, gone off. I cannot submit to your coming over here on my account, as it is possible for me to see you so small a part of the day; but Dr. Black can better inform you concerning the degree of strength which may from time to time remain with me. Adieu, etc.” Three days after, I received the following letter from Dr. Black:-- “Edinburgh, Monday, 26th August, 1776.
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