78
LETTERS.
[1783.
TO THE REVEREND MR. W. NELSON, BURNHAM.
[Autograph, in the Nelson Papers.]
Salisbury-street, July 23rd, 1783.
My dear Brother,
Yours of the 19th I have received, for [which] I ammuch obliged to you. I should have wrote last night, butwas agreeably surprised with the company of Mr. Bolton andMaurice, who was so good as to spend an hour with an invalid.A few days, however, I hope will allow me to get out of myroom: and as soon as I get a little strength I propose spendinga short time in Norfolk . If I can get strong enough, I wouldcome down with Mr. B., who says he shall go in a few days;I had heard of Charles Boyles, which I am very glad of. 1 Iwish it [torn] a good vacancy — though luckily for him
.is in the Admiralty. I have not heard from
.I hope she has wrote; the post has this
[instant] knocked at the door, and delivered my [Sister’s letter]which, tell her, I am much obliged for—in a day or two I shallcertainly answer it. Nothing, I assure you can give me somuch pleasure as hearing from my brothers and sisters. Mr.Suckling called the other day: he tells me Madam is laid fastwith the gout. Farewell, my dear Brother, and assure your-self,
I am affectionately yours,
Do not forget me to my Wells’ acquaintance [torn] Dr.Poyntz, &c. My kind love to my Father, and Mrs. Bolton.I am sorry to hear my dear Kate is not well.
TO CAPTAIN LOCKER.
[Autograph, in the Locker Papers.]
Salisbury-street, July 31st, 1783.
My dear Friend,
Yours I only received yesterday morning, as I had been outat Mr. Suckling’s 2 for a day or two, to breathe a little fresh
1 Charles Boyles was made a Commander on the 11th April 1783.
2 His uncle, at Kentish Town.