The Mary Hamilton Papers : Letter from John Hope to Mary Hamilton
Hope, John
The Mary Hamilton Papers
<p style='text-align: justify;'>Letter from John Hope to Mary Hamilton. He forwards to Hamilton a number of books including a volume of Boileau [Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux] and offer his opinions of the work. He also sends her two volumes of the Italian Molière, and works written in French. Hope is happy to call on Hamilton and her mother if they wish help with the pronunciation of the Italian. By the time she is in London, he notes that with a little practice she will [soon be mistress of what you may have begun].</p>