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LETTERS.
[1785.
at Constitution Hill—came up in Latona. The Boreas, youguessed right, at English Harbour. Rosy has had no offers: Ifancy she seems hurt at it. Poor girl ! you should have of-fered. I have not gallantry enough. A niece of GovernorParry’s has come out. She goes to Nevis in the Boreas;they trust any young lady with me, being an old-fashionedfellow. My paper draws towards an end: to business. Youmay be assured I will keep you upon the Books as long as I can,but it depends entirely upon the Admiral, and we are notupon the very best terms; but as I feel I am perfectly right,you know upon those occasions I am not famous for giving upa point. Should inclination or opportunity bring you hereagain, towards the latter end of the Station, I shall be happyto receive you. You will do as you please in that business.God bless you. Adieu, and believe I am, your affectionatebrother ,
Remember me kindly to Charles Boyles. The Wells Clubmust be strong this winter. Noisy, I’ll answer, with you andhim.
[In continuation.]
Boreas, St. Kitts , March 16th, 1785.
My dear Brother.—Not having an opportunity of sending myletter which was wrote at Barbadoes , I have added a new cover,to acknowledge the receipt of yours of January 1st. Comewhenever you please, I shall be happy to receive you; but Icharge you, do not attempt to bring anything except a few books,for I will not receive them. Do as you please about the tickets.There is an Irish lottery. Whatever you do I shall ap-prove. My sweet amiable friend sails the 20th for England.I took my leave of her with a heavy heart, three days ago.What a treasure of a woman. God bless her. She always asksafter you. She thinks you should have stayed with Dorothea.When the twelve months are expired I will send your Certifi-cate. I am not quite certain about the paying you; for theMuster-Master has checked you absent with leave, since the