922 - Martin Madan to Judith Madan, 2 September 1725
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My Dearest Ju,
Importunity often makes a Good natur’d
man comply, tho’ never so contrary to his Inclina=
=tion, this is just my Case & I am very well satis=
=fied it seldom fails, since I coud be prevail’d upon
to stay here from my ever dearest Life – To
morrow, Sr Will & I set out for Ld Cobhams in order
to dine wth Him, & the next Day we think of dining
wth Collo Tyrrell at Shotover & Thursday next I hope
to see my ever dearest Judy – don’t upbraid me for
rambling or imagine me insensible of yr merit – my
eternal Happyness I know no other Pleasure. than in
thy arms, I am never blest butxx {^when in} thy Presence, thy
little impertinence is my only Joy – my dearest
Life let me hear from you soon & tell me you con=
=tinue to Love me I am my Dearest Judith, yrs entirely
M. Madan
PS My Duty to yr Mother & Service to the
Doctor &c.
Ethrope Sept 2d 1725.
Importunity often makes a Good natur’d
man comply, tho’ never so contrary to his Inclina=
=tion, this is just my Case & I am very well satis=
=fied it seldom fails, since I coud be prevail’d upon
to stay here from my ever dearest Life – To
morrow, Sr Will & I set out for Ld Cobhams in order
to dine wth Him, & the next Day we think of dining
wth Collo Tyrrell at Shotover & Thursday next I hope
to see my ever dearest Judy – don’t upbraid me for
rambling or imagine me insensible of yr merit – my
eternal Happyness I know no other Pleasure. than in
thy arms, I am never blest but
little impertinence is my only Joy – my dearest
Life let me hear from you soon & tell me you con=
=tinue to Love me I am my Dearest Judith, yrs entirely
M. Madan
PS My Duty to yr Mother & Service to the
Doctor &c.
Ethrope Sept 2d 1725.
My Dearest Ju,
Importunity often makes a Good natured
man comply, though never so contrary to his Inclina=
=tion, this is just my Case & I am very well satis=
=fied it seldom fails, since I could be prevailed upon
to stay here from my ever dearest Life – To
morrow, Sr Will & I set out for Ld Cobhams in order
to dine wth Him, & the next Day we think of dining
wth Collo Tyrrell at Shotover & Thursday next I hope
to see my ever dearest Judy – don’t upbraid me for
rambling or imagine me insensible of yr merit – my
eternal Happiness I know no other Pleasure. than in
thy arms, I am never blest butxx {^when in} thy Presence, thy
little impertinence is my only Joy – my dearest
Life let me hear from you soon & tell me you con=
=tinue to Love me I am my Dearest Judith, yrs entirely
M. Madan
PS My Duty to yr Mother & Service to the
Doctor &c.
Ethrope Sept 2d 1725.
Importunity often makes a Good natured
man comply, though never so contrary to his Inclina=
=tion, this is just my Case & I am very well satis=
=fied it seldom fails, since I could be prevailed upon
to stay here from my ever dearest Life – To
morrow, Sr Will & I set out for Ld Cobhams in order
to dine wth Him, & the next Day we think of dining
wth Collo Tyrrell at Shotover & Thursday next I hope
to see my ever dearest Judy – don’t upbraid me for
rambling or imagine me insensible of yr merit – my
eternal Happiness I know no other Pleasure. than in
thy arms, I am never blest but
little impertinence is my only Joy – my dearest
Life let me hear from you soon & tell me you con=
=tinue to Love me I am my Dearest Judith, yrs entirely
M. Madan
PS My Duty to yr Mother & Service to the
Doctor &c.
Ethrope Sept 2d 1725.
Details
Martin Madan to Judith Madan, 2 September 1725
Martin is missing Judith during his time away. He reports his social and dining engagements, and his hopes to see her soon. He says that he is never happier than when he is in her arms, and is never truly blessed than when she is with him. He asks that she write to him soon and confirm that she still loves him.
Madan Family
Eng Letter C.284 f.74
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
1725
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2
Ethrope, Buckinghamshire [England]
[England]
People
Person: Martin Madan
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primary author
- dining
- embracing
- travel
- visiting
separation
- feeling
- happy
- hopeful
- love (romantic)
- pleasure
- duty
- personal blessings
marriage
Person: Judith Madan
View full details of Person: Judith Madan
primary addressee
arm
embracing
separation
love (romantic)
disposition
marriage
How to Cite
Martin Madan to Judith Madan, 2 September 1725, 291725: Bodleian Library, University of Oxford, Madan Family, Eng Letter C.284 f.74