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Page 37
Letters OF THE REV. EDMUND NELSON, _&c_.
I.
Madam,
I am much favoured by your polite letter, and the very friendly regard
with which Sir William Hamilton and yourself always mention my dear
son; who is, certainly, a worthy, good, brave man, parental partiality
_apart_. But, I myself am by no means satisfied with his present
situation; as to its importance, its safety, or its merited rewards.
It [is] his to sow, but others reap the yellow harvests. All things, I
trust, however, will work together for good.
Captain Parker's misfortune, I see, in every point of view, with a
friendly concern. Langford will quickly be upon his legs.
Though the amusements of a dirty sea-port are not the most refined,
good health, and domestic cheerfulness, will be a happy substitute.
I beg the whole party to accept this my remembrance; and assurance of
my regard, respect, and love: and am, Madam, your most humble servant,
EDM. NELSON.
Burnham, August 11th, [1801.]
II.
Madam,
Your polite congratulation upon the entrance of a new year, I return
seven-fold to you, and the whole of the party now under the hospitable
roof of Merton Place. Time is a sacred deposit committed to our trust;
and, hereafter, we must account for the use we have made of it. To
me, a large portion of this treasure has already been granted, even
seventy-nine years. The complaint my dear son has felt is, I know,
very, very painful: and can be removed, only, with much care and
caution; not venturing, without a thick covering, both head and feet,
even to admire your parterres of snow-drops, which now appear in all
their splendour. The white robe which _January_ wears, bespangled with
ice, is handsome to look at; but we must not approach too near _her_.
I shall be very glad to know the Lord of Merton is recovered.
I am, Madam, your most humble servant,
EDM. NELSON.
Bath, January 7th, 1802.
Letters
From The
REV. DR. NELSON,
NOW
EARL NELSON,
TO
LADY HAMILTON.
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