Letter to Samuel Crisp (1775) [ People / Practices ]
… off, with their usual Eclat. Lady Edgecumbe Vowed she had rather hear them than 20 Operas. The Baron & Baronness were unaffectedly delighted—The Ambassadour was gently pleased;—Lord Edgecumbe, who had a bad Cold, almost choaked himself with … that so many Pages of writing cannot afford any matter for Comment or Observation. My love to Kitty, & believe me, most affectionately & faithfully yours F. Burney … "Mr. Chamier joined warmly in the Chorus of praise; he got himself into a …
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