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Page 38
Letters OF EARL NELSON, &c.
I.
Hilborough, near Brandon,
Wednesday, March 4th, 1801.
My Dear Lady,
I have sent you, by this day's coach, a hunted hare; which, I hope,
will prove tender and good. It was killed yesterday.
We are very much gratified by your kind and friendly letters: they
are very interesting to us, and they give an additional zest to our
breakfast; indeed, they are the only things give us any comfort, in
our absence. How unfortunate it was, we left town as we did! I had a
letter, yesterday morning, from my great and beloved Brother. He tells
me, he has sent my letter to the new Lord Chancellor; God grant it may
have the desired effect; but, they are all so engaged, that I fear it
much. At any rate, our good Friend has done what he can. He tells
me, he shall be at Yarmouth to-morrow or next day. A near relation
of our's, who has not seen my Lord since his return to England,
has offered to take me in his carriage: so, we set out on Sunday
afternoon; for we parsons can't go till the Sunday duty is over. We
sleep at Norwich, and hope to be at Yarmouth early on Monday.
I have written to my Brother by this post; so that, if he is likely to
have sailed before Monday, he has time to stop us. Yarmouth is sixty
miles from hence.
I have written you all these particulars; because, I know, you like to
know all about us.
Mrs. Nelson does not go with us; so you must be charitable to her, and
give her a letter or two. We shall return by the following Sunday.
I see, by the papers, the King was better on Tuesday.
Mrs. Nelson is going out for a day; when she returns, she will
write. She will thank you to keep the _two_ guineas my Lord left for
Charlotte, till you hear from her; as she has thought of laying it out
in a frock for her.
We both join in united regards to Sir William; and believe me, your
Ladyship's faithful and most obliged and affectionate friend,
Wm. NELSON.
II.
Hilborough, March 29th, 1801.
My Dear Lady,
As I have duty to-day, both morning and afternoon, and to preach
_twice_, I have only time to scrawl a few lines to you between the
services. I will write to my deary to-morrow.
I do not much wonder we have no news from the Baltic, considering the
state of the wind; and, unless it changes, it may be some time first.
Pray God it may be good, when it does arrive.
I was rather surprised to hear _Tom Tit_ (that bad bird) had taken his
flight to town: but, he is a prying little animal, and wishes to know
every thing; and, as he is so small and insignificant, his movements
are not always observed. But, for God's sake, take care of him; and
caution our little jewel to be as much upon her guard as she can. I am
terribly afraid, this bird will endeavour to do mischief. He must be
watched with a hawk's eye. I almost wish some hawk, or _Jove's eagle_,
would either devour him or frighten him away.
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