however, absolves of any obligation to dig
up proofs of John Brooks' versatility: he
admits it himself.


To Mr. T. Dibdin, Esq. Pripetor of the
Royal Circus.

May 1st, 1817.
Sir:

I have taken the Liberty of Riting those
few lines to ask you the favour if a Greeable
for me to Come to your House, as i
Can do a great many different things i
Can Sing a good Song and i Can Eat Boiling
hot Lead and Rub my naked arms
With a Red hot Poker and Stand on a
Red hot sheet of iron, and do Diferent
other things.--Sir i hope you Will Excuse
me in Riting I do not Want any thing
for my Performing for i have Got a
Business that will Sirport me I only want to
pass a Way 2 or 3 Hours in the Evening.
Sir i hope you Will Send me an Answer
Weather Agreeple or not.

I am your Humble Servant,
J. B.