635 - Martin Madan to Judith Cowper, 1723
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As I propos’d, I sent Mr Schutz to Mr Cowpers, Last Wenesday
who after relating the subject of his Embassy, was answer’d
that as it was an affair of consequence, it requir’d consi-
deration – Thus for my Dr Mrs Cowper I’m in hopes
This Consideration, I interpret, to be, consulting wth you,
if so, surely I can’t doubt of success, after yr declaration of
being mine, Sincerely, Faithfully & Eternally these are
the very sentiments, of my own soul, I’m persuaded our Love
is mutual, then wthave I to fear – I don’t think it
convenient to wait upon you, till you have inform’d me, whether
Mr Cowper, has mention’d this affair to you, & how he
[f.10v]
seems dispos’d – I have been ill ever since the Birthday
& amxxx almost blind wth the Headach, that kept me a Day
longer in Town, from my Dearest Miss Cowper – Let me hear
from you this Evening & inform me whether you’ll see me to
morrow - Pitty my Absence & believe me Entirely Yours
M Madan
Saturday Noon
who after relating the subject of his Embassy, was answer’d
that as it was an affair of consequence, it requir’d consi-
deration – Thus for my Dr Mrs Cowper I’m in hopes
This Consideration, I interpret, to be, consulting wth you,
if so, surely I can’t doubt of success, after yr declaration of
being mine, Sincerely, Faithfully & Eternally these are
the very sentiments, of my own soul, I’m persuaded our Love
is mutual, then wthave I to fear – I don’t think it
convenient to wait upon you, till you have inform’d me, whether
Mr Cowper, has mention’d this affair to you, & how he
[f.10v]
seems dispos’d – I have been ill ever since the Birthday
& am
longer in Town, from my Dearest Miss Cowper – Let me hear
from you this Evening & inform me whether you’ll see me to
morrow - Pitty my Absence & believe me Entirely Yours
M Madan
Saturday Noon
As I proposed, I sent Mr Schutz to Mr Cowpers, Last Wednesday
who after relating the subject of his Embassy, was answered
that as it was an affair of consequence, it required consi-
deration – Thus for my Dr Mrs Cowper I’m in hopes
This Consideration, I interpret, to be, consulting wth you,
if so, surely I can’t doubt of success, after yr declaration of
being mine, Sincerely, Faithfully & Eternally these are
the very sentiments, of my own soul, I’m persuaded our Love
is mutual, then wthave I to fear – I don’t think it
convenient to wait upon you, till you have informed me, whether
Mr Cowper, has mentioned this affair to you, & how he
[f.10v]
seems disposed – I have been ill ever since the Birthday
& amxxx almost blind wth the Headache, that kept me a Day
longer in Town, from my Dearest Miss Cowper – Let me hear
from you this Evening & inform me whether you’ll see me to
morrow - Pity my Absence & believe me Entirely Yours
M Madan
Saturday Noon
who after relating the subject of his Embassy, was answered
that as it was an affair of consequence, it required consi-
deration – Thus for my Dr Mrs Cowper I’m in hopes
This Consideration, I interpret, to be, consulting wth you,
if so, surely I can’t doubt of success, after yr declaration of
being mine, Sincerely, Faithfully & Eternally these are
the very sentiments, of my own soul, I’m persuaded our Love
is mutual, then wthave I to fear – I don’t think it
convenient to wait upon you, till you have informed me, whether
Mr Cowper, has mentioned this affair to you, & how he
[f.10v]
seems disposed – I have been ill ever since the Birthday
& am
longer in Town, from my Dearest Miss Cowper – Let me hear
from you this Evening & inform me whether you’ll see me to
morrow - Pity my Absence & believe me Entirely Yours
M Madan
Saturday Noon
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Martin Madan to Judith Cowper, 1723
Madan has asked for Judith’s father’s permission to marry her. He feels they have nothing to fear, because he feels their love is mutual and that she shares the sentiments ‘of his own soul’. He will not visit her until he knows whether her father has mentioned this matter. He has been ill since the birthday and has a bad headache that has affected his eyesight – that was also the reason why he was in London longer than anticipated.
Madan Family
Eng Letter C.284 f.10
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
1723
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Person: Martin Madan
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head
- incapacitated
- visiting
separation
unwell
- feeling
- happy
- hopeful
- love (romantic)
- mind
- self
- soul
- pain
- sight
urban
courting
Person: Judith Madan
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- feeling
- love (romantic)
courting