Speculates on his family's origins; does not think he is related to the editor of Swift's works. Mentions Sir Walter Scott, Lord Castledurrow, quotes an epigram by Rochester describing various noblemen. Relates to a letter in Nicholl's possession from Dean Swift to Lord Castledurrow, December 24, 1736, printed in F.E. Ball's edition of Swift's Correspondence (see Y.d.341 (116a-b.))

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