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Robert, Lord Kingsborough
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Laetitia Pilkington : [Dedication to her 'Memoirs']
[LP received a letter from Lord Kingsborough, in response to her Dedication to him] 'I return you my Thanks for the Favour of your Dedication, which tho' I am sensible is too high a Compliment, yet my Vanity will not permit me to refuse'.
Century: 1700-1799 Reader/Listener/Group: Robert, Lord Kingsborough Manuscript: Unknown
Laetitia Pilkington : [letter]
[LP having written to Lord Kingsborough in warm terms after he, having heard bad things of her, ordered her to destroy his letters, she sent him a poem pleading forgiveness. He replied] 'Madam, I am extremely honoured, by that Esteem and Friendship which you profess for me in your really fine Copy of Verses; yet, when I reflect on a late Letter of yours, which I still have by me, I cannot help thinking myself as unworthy of your Praise, as I was of your Threats'.
Century: 1700-1799 Reader/Listener/Group: Robert, Lord Kingsborough Manuscript: Letter
Laetitia Pilkington : To the Right Hon. the Lord Kingsborough
[LP having written to Lord Kingsborough in warm terms after he, having heard bad things of her, ordered her to destroy his letters, she sent him a poem pleading forgiveness. He replied] 'Madam, I am extremely honoured, by that Esteem and Friendship which you profess for me in your really fine Copy of Verses; yet, when I reflect on a late Letter of yours, which I still have by me, I cannot help thinking myself as unworthy of your Praise, as I was of your Threats'.
