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Huntington Library, RS 413. ALS; 4p. . Previously published: Charles Cuthbert Southey (ed.), Life and Correspondence of Robert Southey, 6 vols (London, 1849–1850), V, pp. 81–82 [in part].
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The present Oliver Cromwell whose book serves me for a heading in the
next QR.as a in a fictitious character, the
character is so perfectly observed. If it be genuine, – (which I believe it to be as
much as one can believe the authenticity of any thing which has been boldly impugned)
it is one of the most interesting books connected with English history.
I have been reading also Hobbes’s Behemoth.the direction of public opinion
should be directed by Government by means of education & public instruction.
The course of the Revolution in Portugal & Brazilsome however
some check to this in the fear of the Negroes which may reasonably exist in great
part of the country. This mischief has been brought about by Portugueze journals
printed in London since the year 1808, – & directed always to this end.
Remember me to Mrs R.