CHAPTER XVII.

1771-1776. ÆT. 60-65.

Hume's social character--His conversation--His disposition-- Traditional anecdotes regarding him--Correspondence--Letter about the Pretender--Gilbert Stuart's quarrel with Dr. Henry-- Commercial State of Scotland--Letter to his nephew on Republicanism--Smith's "Wealth of Nations"--Hume's illness-- His Will--Smith appointed Literary Executor--Strahan substituted--His journey to England with Home--Prospects of Death--Communications with his Friends and Relations--His Death--General view of his influence on Thought and Action. 437

INDEX. 523

FOOTNOTES:

[vi:A] By mistake two chapters have been numbered XIV.

THE LIFE

OF

DAVID HUME.