American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-28
From the London .Koeaeine.

Original Letter from Sir Philip Francis TO Mr.. George
Thckncsse Formerly master of St. Paul's school)
The following letter will be read with interest by
those who think they in the writer the author of
the Letters of Junus. There passages in it
which will help to confirm them in that opinion
But it has much higher merit than that ofa POLISH
ed stye-merit that will give il interest with all rea-
ders-simplicty OF manner, kindheartedness, and
delicacy Of feeling 1t itten soon after the re-
turn of Sir Philip Francis from India, al the time
when the impeachment OF Warren Hastings was pro.
ceeding with all its vgour; and some would think it
unlikely to have sprung from the heart Of Sir Philip
at this period, as from that of Junius at any time:
in their opinion, " Tear falling pity dwes not in this
eye" They are however, equally mistaken in both
cases; the whole spirit of the Letter is redoIent of
Junius; Witness in particular, some OF his private
notes to WoodfaIl.
1t is proper to add, that this letter would not
have the light, but for the gratitude of the gen.
tlenan to whom is addressed and that some parts
of ii furnished those fac SMILES of handwriting
which made use of to prove the identity of
Junius with Sir Philip Francis.
Upper Harley-st Goth Jan. 1875.
"My DEAR SIR; received the favour of YOUR
letter with real sensation OF pleasure, but not I'M
mixed with some uneasiness. l cannot but feel that
was my part and duty to have recalled myself ong
lago to your remembrance. But though condemn
myself for seglect believe me- have never ceased
10 think Of you, as OF my friend and benefac,or.
You have the best claim 10 my gratitude, aad right
to every service in my power
81 called at your brothers lodgings Yesterday.
wishing to see him before answered your letter. but
he was not at home. Not knowing the situation Of
his son, have no idea how can be of use to him.
You will easily conceive that in the present circum-
stances, can have no interest with the admiralty ];
and assure you that my interest at the India house
| is worse than negative. In that quarter I and all
who belong to me are prescribed. did what
could to save the body corporate from ruin and
that was not the way to gain the friendship of ndi-
viduas. Mr.. Hastings took the opposite course, and
has succeeded accordingly.
| Z" cannot but be touched with the account YOU
give me of your own situation. l we'll know how
heavily the public burthens press in every sense
and direction, on moderate and upon consider
able lortunes at least, such used to be thought
so. The idea of your being forced 10 quit house
(which, am told, you find comfortable, makes me
livery uneasy and you will do me very great favor
liz you will allow me to obviate the necessity of a
step, which, se,iousy believe, you would not feel
more than | should. For the purpose OF answering
these last taxes, have taken the liberty ol enco-
sing to you bank note OF twenty pounds, which in
future, as long you and live, you shall regular
ly receive in the beginning of every year. cntreat
you not TO refuse this ile mark of my gratitude
and affection Tor you and much more earnestly do
enirtal you, not to attribute this offer to any mo-
tive that ougbto disinclinc you to me.
! 'I shall learn from your brother what parts of
speeches be has sent YOU in order that may sup
ply you with the remainder. If there be any thing
good in them, deem it to be principally due to your
early Instructions
:" mean TO send you, from time to time, any thing
that may be worth your notice, or likely to amuse
you.
| II am, with the sincerest affection and esteem,
dear sir, your most obliged and faithful servant,
Up. FRANCIS.
| "I beg of you TO make whatever use Of my priv.
lleee you think 6t without the smallest scruple'
| "To MIR. GEORGE THIcKNEssE."