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letter is broken in upon by a scoundrel of a rebel. The wholeIsland of St. Kitt’s are on his side, and against me, but I amin .a fair way of casting them. They make me so angry, thatI have no patience, and our Admiral does not support us.He is an excellent fiddler.
Well, must I say any [thing] about your coming out ? it shallbe short. Consider well before you setoff upon such a wild-goosechase; and at any rate don’t think of coming by a Packet: aMerchantman from the Thames is the proper mode of convey-ance, and I charge you bring nothing but yourself. Little
S-is over head and ears in love; what will come of it
I know not, but he is in a sad way. Next hurricane monthswill finish his life I should suppose. As to news, I can’t tellyou any out of my Ship . Old Jemmy Jameson 3 has got thegout. Wallis, and Dent are well, and with Doctor Graham,pay great attention to the Purser’s wife. Mr. Lane is at sick-quarters; let him stay, I never wish to see his face again.Mr. Oliver and Stainsbury are discharged from the Ship for being principals in a duel against young Andrews. Mr.Powers, I told you long ago, was discharged: he has goneto America. Bromwich and all my dear good Children arewell, and all desire to be kindly remembered to you. Lockand Talbot are quite men ; you will not know them. Whenyou go to Wolterton, remember me there, and at Nor-wich to the Boltons, and don’t forget me to the Wells Club.
Where is Charles Boyles? Tell him Miss-is waiting
for him : Fame says she is likely to have another child. Sheoften inquires after him. He might put a postscript in yourletter; tell him to do it. I wrote to my Father three days ago,but this may arrive full as soon. God bless you. Adieu, andbelieve I am, your affectionate Brother ,
May 12 th.
The Packet has just arrived by which I send this letter.Tell Kate I will write to her in a few days, for Ships sail every
3 All Officers of the Boreas, and are mentioned in this Letter have beenalready noticed. Vide 108.