The Works Of Charles And Mary Lamb Volume 5 The Letters Of Char
Chapter 85
CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM GODWIN
June 29, 1801.
Dear Sir,--Doctor Christy's Brother and Sister are come to town, and have shown me great civilities. I in return wish to requite them, having, _by God's grace_, principles of generosity _implanted_ (as the moralists say) in my nature, which have been duly cultivated and watered by good and religious friends, and a pious education. They have picked up in the northern parts of the island an astonishing admiration of the great author of the New Philosophy in England, and I have ventured to promise their taste an evening's gratification by seeing Mr. Godwin _face_ to _face!!!!!_ Will you do them and me _in_ them the pleasure of drinking tea and supping with me at the _old_ number 16 on Friday or Saturday next? An early nomination of the day will very much oblige yours sincerely,
CH. LAMB.
[Dr. Christy's brother and sister I do not identify.]