First, then, the matter which I have to remind you of, is this; ----that from the specimens of singularity in my father's notions in the point of christian-names, and that other previous point thereto, --you was led, I think, into an opinion (and I am sure I said as much), that my father was a gentleman altogether as odd and whimsical in fifty other opinions. 
First, then, I have to remind you of this; - that from the example of my father's unusual notions about Christian names, you were led into assuming that he was just as odd and whimsical in fifty other opinions. 