Осень...хочется летать....

Oct 24, 2009 23:14

Письмо племяннику, Эдварду Генри Ли , Графу Личфилду , в ответ на его приглашение отпраздновать Рождество ( Read more... )

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oberega October 24 2009, 23:09:21 UTC
Удивительное ощущение от чтения писем.... Вы позволите мне выложить письмо на родном языке?

Rochester to his nephew, the Earl of Lichfield
December 23, 1677

My deare Lord, I would not have slipt this opportunity of waiting upon you, but the change of the weather makes itt a dangerous journey for a man in noe better health than I am, neither would you condemne the care I take of my self, did you know how kind an Unckle & how faithfull a servant I preserve for you, the Character you have of mee from others may give you some reason to concider this noe farther than good Nature oblidges you, but If I am ever soe happy to live wher my inclinations to you may shew themsalves, bee assur'd you shall not want very good proofes, how much the memory of y' father, the favours of my Lady Lyndsey, (how long-soever past) & y' owne merritt, can oblidge a very gratefull man to bee faithfully sincerely & eternally deare Nephew
Y' most humble servant
Rochester.

*Я очень старался быть внимательным писарем и, надеюсь, не допустил ошибок при

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