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Is "mortified" that he did not like his book; was wrong in assuming he would be able to read it as anything but a tobacco merchant; disagrees that [General] Washington will take offense at the introduction of the book; does not feel that he spoke harshly of America or Americans; did condemn the rebellion because he would have been untrue to his feelings if he had not done so; does not think that all Americans will agree with him [JM]; feels that Americans dislike criticism while Englishmen accept it; his book has been well-received in England at Scotland and by some Americans; hopes Mr. Washington will receive the book well; asks him not to criticize his bok to his friends before they read it; even Daingerfiend, a strong republican, like the book better than he did; hopes that his facts were all correct; hopes his [JM] son will not grow up to be a revolutionary or Republican; asks about America's relations with France [?]; asks if his wife will read the book; forgives him or not liking the book. 4pp. Including Ts of ALS