To the Honourable Colonel James Ber.. ry, one of the Council Of State, &c. SIR, Rovidence having deprived me of the opportunity of nearer converfe with you, whichheretofore I have enjoyed , yet leavingme the fame affections, they work towards you as they can s and have chofen here to (peak toyou in the hearing of the world, that my words may remain to the ends intended , when I private Letter may be burnt or caft afide. Flattery am confident you expea not from me, becaue youknow me , and know me to be your friend, ( Andyet myl toMonitor bath made many (mile, by accufing me of that fawning crime. ) I am told what it is to blefs my friend frisk it loud voice, Prov. 27 , 14. I have learnt my Pelf, that [ open rebuke A 2 is
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