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Page 39
It is not very likely I should hear from Yarmouth before you, because
our Yarmouth letters generally go to London first; but if I
should, accidentally, your Ladyship shall depend on hearing from me
immediately.
I am glad my little Horace looks so well; and that you think him so
like his great, his glorious, his immortal Uncle. Why should he not be
like him? Is it so very uncommon for such near relations to have some
similitude? They who say otherwise, only say it out of envy, malice
and hatred, and all uncharitableness; out upon all such miscreants!
say I.
My love to deary, Charlotte, and the hereditary Duke of Bronte.
God bless you, my dear Lady; and believe me, your's faithfully,
Wm. NELSON.
Tell me, in your next, whether you have seen that little bird, called
_Tom Tit_.
III.
Hilborough, August 23d, 1801.
MY DEAR LADY HAMILTON,
I have written two long letters to my jewel, but I still seem to
have more to say. I can't find out whether a certain Viscountess is
expected at Burnham, or no.
I am pleased that you propose bringing Mrs. Nelson to Hilborough. I
hope, Sir William will be able to amuse himself with fishing a little.
The weather is too hot for me to come to London, and I can't leave my
parish at this time.
Tell my Brother, I should have great pleasure in seeing him; and will
go with him to Plymouth, or any where else, if he particularly
desires it. When you have seen Parker and Langford, you can give me a
particular account of the state of their wounds. I feel much for them.
I think it is better the _Cub_ did not speak to Mrs. N. It will save
some trouble.
I wish you could get a comfortable house near London.
You will find Mr. Nayler, of the Herald's Office, a pleasant
young man. I believe, he is my friend, and will readily give every
information in his power.
If _Jove_ gets a higher title, perhaps things may be settled more to
our minds. Now we are already in the patent, as _Barons_; it will be
no difficult matter, in that case, to have our entails advanced to the
highest honour, if my brother wishes.
This I only mention _entre nous_, without having a desire on the
subject. I am perfectly satisfied, that I am in the patent. I don't
mean to say more to my Brother.
I am told, there are two or three very old lives, Prebends of
Canterbury, in the Minister's gift--near six hundred pounds a year,
and good houses.
The Deans of Hereford, Exeter, Litchfield and Coventry, York, and
Winchester, are old men.
Write from Deal, and tell me when you are likely to return to London.
You can't come from thence nearer than London, unless my Brother lands
you on the other side of the river Thames, on the Essex or Suffolk
coasts. If that plan takes place, Mrs. Nelson had better send Sarah
home before you go.
Compliments to Sir William, and all friends. Your's very faithfully,
Wm. NELSON.
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