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Edgeworth's town
Ireland
Oct. 21 1789

Dear Sir

I have this moment received your letter of the 13th Instant - If I did not think I possessed a place in Mr Days Heart I should be mortified, but I feel no disappointment in not being mentioned in his Will.

I have an excellent picture of Mr Day by Wright; if Mrs Day should wish for it, it is at her service. She may be sure no other person shall have it but one of my own children - Please to give her the message with my best respects - I have called my last child Thomas Day and I hope his