CERTIFICATE TO A DISCARDED SERVANT.

     
     
                           Deanery-house,
                     Jan. 9, 1739-40
      Whereas the bearer served me the space of one year, during which time he was an idler and a drunkard, I then discharged him as such; but how far his having been five years at sea may have mended his manners, I leave to the penetration of those who may hereafter choose to employ him.
                           JON. SWIFT.