From Thomas Beddoes to Francis Douce   6 July 1808

Dear Sir

I have received y^r parcel of old books. You may perfectly rely on their being returned safely –

Sh^d the dipping of the head answer my expectations, I sh^d think you might in the hot weather, – as the summer advances – take a general plunge in the sea I can add nothing to the general precautions recommended in the little book you have of mine – I am

Dear Sir
y^rs with much regard

Thomas Beddoes

6 July 1808