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In a heavy oppressive atmosphere, when the spirits sink too low, the best cordial is to read over all the letters of one's friends.

William Shenstone

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William Shenstone
Age: 48 †
Born: 1714
Born: November 18
Died: 1763
Died: February 11
Gardener
Horticulturist
Poet
Writer
Letters
Heavy
Friends
Cordial
Read
Oppressive
Spirit
Sink
Best
Spirits
Atmosphere
Lows

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