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Page 17
It being a very fine morning, and the beach smooth, I went to call on
Admiral Lutwidge, and returned on board before ten o'clock.
Mrs. Lutwidge is delighted with your present. Sutton, &c. were called
forth to admire it. She joins in abusing the Admiralty. She pressed me
very much to dine with them at three o'clock; but, I told her I would
not dine with the angel Gabriel, to be dragged through a night surf!
Her answer was, that she hoped soon I should dine with an angel, for
she was sure you was one. In short, she adores you; but, who does not?
You are so good, so kind, to every body; old, young, rich, or poor, it
is the same thing!
I called on poor Langford; who has a long time to look forward to, for
getting well; he told me your goodness, in writing him a line: and I
called upon Dr. Baird; he disapproves of rhubarb, and has prescribed
magnesia and peppermint: and I called on Mr. Lawrence. So, you see, I
did much business in one hour I was on shore.
Civility to Lutwidge was proper for me; and, indeed, my duty.
The moment I got your letters, off I came, and have read them with
real pleasure. They have made me much better, I think; at least, I
feel so.
I admire the pigs and poultry. Sheep are certainly most beneficial to
eat off the grass. Do _you_ get paid for them; and take care that they
are kept on the premises all night, for that is the time they do good
to the land. They should be folded. Is your head man a good person,
and true to our interest? I intend to have a farming book. I am glad
to hear you get fish; not very good ones, I fancy.
It is, I thank God, only six days before I shall be with you, and to
be shewn all the beauties of Merton. I shall like it, leaves or no
leaves.
No person there can take amiss our not visiting. The answer from me
will always be very civil thanks, but that I wish to live retired. We
shall have our sea friends; and, I know, Sir William thinks they are
the best.
I have a letter from Mr. Trevor, begging me to recommend a youngster
for him; but, none before your Charles.
Banti, I suppose, must return; but, at present, we know not what ships
are to be kept in commission.
I have a letter from a female relation of mine. She has had three
husbands; and he, Mr. Sherstone, three wives. Her brother, a Nelson, I
have been trying, ever since I have been in England, to get promoted.
The last and present Admiralty promised. I never saw the man; he is in
a ship in the North Seas, forty-five years of age.
I have a letter from Troubridge, recommending me to wear flannel
shirts. Does he care for me? _No_; but, never mind. They shall work
hard, to get me back again.
Remember me, kindly, to Sir William, the Duke, and all friends; and
believe me, ever, your most affectionate
NELSON & BRONTE.
Do you ever see Castelcicala? He is a good man, and faithful to his
master and mistress.
LETTER XXIII.
Amazon, October 16th, 1801.
MY DEAREST FRIEND,
I send you a letter for Allen's wife; and one for Germany, which I
wish you would make Oliver put in the Foreign Post Office, and pay
what is necessary.
I would send you the letter to which it is an answer, but it would
be over-weight. It is all compliments; and, the man says, it is all
truth.
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