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Page 18
The wind is freshened cold, but very fine day.
Best regards to Sir William, Mrs. Cadogan, Mr. Oliver, and all
friends.
For ever, your's faithfully,
NELSON & BRONTE.
I have a letter from Reverend Doctor--he is as big as if he was a
Bishop; and one from the Bedel of the university, to say how well he
preached. I hope you ordered something good for him, for those big
wigs love eating and drinking.
LETTER XXIV.
Amazon, October 17th, 1801.
MY DEAREST FRIEND,
Although my complaint has no danger attending it, yet it resists the
medicines which Dr. Baird has prescribed; and, I fancy, it has pulled
me down very much.
The cold has settled in my bowels. I wish the Admiralty had my
complaint: but, they have no bowels; at least, for me.
I had a very indifferent night, but your and Sir William's kind
letters have made me feel better.
I send you a letter from Lord Pelham. I shall certainly attend; and
let them see, that I may be useful in council as I have been in the
field. We must submit; and, perhaps, these Admiralty do this by me, to
prevent another application.
You may rely, that I shall be with you by dinner, on Friday; at half
past three, or four at farthest.
I shall not dine with Pitt, as Mr. and Mrs. Long are staying there.
Not that I ever saw her in my life, nor care if I never do.
I pray that I may not be annoyed, on my arrival: it is retirement with
my friends, that I wish for.
Thank Sir William, kindly, for his letter; and the inclosure, which I
return.
Sutton is much pleased with your letter; and, with Bedford, will
certainly make you a visit. They are both truly good and kind to me.
Our weather has been cold these two days, but not bad. I have got a
fire in the cabin; and, I hope my complaint will go off.
May Heaven bless you!
I send this, through Troubridge, direct in Piccadilly.
I shall, you may rely, admire the pig-stye, ducks, fowls, &c. for
every thing you do, I look upon as perfect.
Dr. Baird has been aboard, to see me. He thinks, I shall be better;
and, that a few days on shore will set me up again.
Make my kind remembrances to Sir William, the Duke, and all friends;
and believe me, ever, your most affectionate
NELSON & BRONTE.
Bedford has made me laugh. Mrs. Lutwidge has been babbling, that she
will go to Portsmouth with the Admiral; who says, he shall be so fully
employed that he cannot be much with her. She whispered Bedford--"I
have many friends in the army there!"
She will certainly marry a soldier, if ever she is disposable. But,
perhaps, you will agree with me, that no good soldier would take her.
I am sure, the purchase would be dear, even if it was a _gift_. Don't
call this a bull.
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