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You will wonder at another letter so soon. it is only to tell you, what you will probably hear before this letter reaches you.
The King is dead. he rose this morning about six (his usual early hour) in perfect health, & had his chocolate .. between seven & eight an unaccountable noise was heard in his chamber: they ran in, & found him lying on the floor; he was directly bloodied, & a few drops came from him, but he instantly expired.
This event happens at an unlucky time, but (I should think) will make little alteration in publick measures.
I am rather glad of the alteration with regard to Chambers for a reason, wch you will guess at.
My Service to Pa:; I will write to him soon, & long to see his Manuscripts, & blew books, & precipices.