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[031v]
Professor, & dare venture to prophecy, Your
son will one day make a conspicuous figure
in Europe, & raise himself to as great an
eminence in the Republic of Letters as his
Father & Grandfather have done
before him. A higher degree either of Skill
or Reputation, it will not perhaps be
possible for him to attain. -- --------------
I speak the more feelingly on this subject,
as I have received so much pleasure as
well as profit from Mr. Schultens's good
company, & as I fear we must now so soon
lose him, at least for a time. However,
as he speaks our language at present
as well as a Native, I hope he will
now & then come over & see us, if it
be but for a little practice in it.

[032r]

As I have had the good fortune to
make an acquaintance with the Son,
I could very much wish to strengthen
it by recommending myself to the Father.
And if in return, Mr. Professor, it is
ever in my power to render You
any services of any kind in the
[Un]iversity I shall be happy to d[o so.]
May You long enjoy Health, succ[ess]
in all your literary labours, & the
Blessing of so amiable a Son!
I am, Learned Sir,
your most obedient
humble Servt.
Joseph White.

P.S. When I have
printed off the
Syriac Gospels.
I shall beg your
acceptance of a copy.