Letters By Several Eminent Persons Deceased V1 is a collection of letters published from the original correspondences of John Hughes and several of his friends. The book was first published in 1772 and is a fascinating insight into the lives and thoughts of some of the most eminent people of the time. The letters cover a wide range of topics, from politics and religion to literature and art. Some of the notable figures whose letters are included in this volume are Samuel Johnson, Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, and David Hume. The letters are presented in their original form, with footnotes providing context and background information where necessary. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the 18th century and the lives of some of its most influential figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.