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'As for Maclaurin's imitation of a MADE DISH, it was a wretched attempt. He about the same time was so much displeased with the performances of a nobleman's French cook, that he exclaimed with vehemence, 'I'd throw such a rascal into the river, and he then proceeded to alarm a lady at whose house he was to sup, by the following manifesto of his skill: 'I, Madam, who live at a variety of good tables, am a much better judge of cookery, than any person who has a very tolerable cook, but lives much at home; for his palate is gradually adapted to the taste of his cook; whereas, Madam, in trying by a wider range, I can more exquisitely judge. When invited to dine, even with an intimate friend, he was not pleased if something better than a plain dinner was not prepared for him.
'Your most humble servant, 'May 16, 1776. 'Edinburgh, June 25, 1776. 'You have formerly complained that my letters were too long. 'The boxes of books which you sent to me are arrived; but I have not yet examined the contents. 'I send you Mr. Maclaurin's paper for the negro, who claims his freedom in the Court of Session. 'Dear Sir,
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