: but, they have no bowels; at least, for me.

I had a very indifferent night, but your and Sir William's kind
letters have made me feel better.

I send you a letter from Lord Pelham. I shall certainly attend; and
let them see, that I may be useful in council as I have been in the
field. We must submit; and, perhaps, these Admiralty do this by me, to
prevent another application.

You may rely, that I shall be with you by dinner, on Friday; at half
past three, or four at farthest.

I shall not dine with Pitt, as Mr. and Mrs. Long are staying there.
Not that I ever saw her in my life, nor care if I never do.

I pray that I may not be annoyed, on my arrival: it is retirement with
my friends, that I wish for.

Thank Sir William, kindly, for his letter; and the inclosure, which I
return.

Sutton is much pleased with your letter; and, with Bedford, will
certainly make you a visit. They are both truly good and kind to me.

Our weather has been cold these two days, but not bad. I have got a
fire in the cabin; and, I hope my complaint will go off.

May Heaven bless you!

I send this, through Troubridge, direct in Piccadilly.

I shall, you may rely, admire the pig-stye, ducks, fowls, &c. for
every thing you do, I look upon as perfect.

Dr. Baird has been aboard, to see me. He thinks, I shall be better;
and, that a few days on shore will set me up again.

Make my kind remembrances to Sir William, the Duke, and all friends;
and believe me, ever, your most affectionate

NELSON & BRONTE.

Bedford has made me laugh. Mrs. Lutwidge has been babbling, that she
will go to Portsmouth with the Admiral; who says, he shall be so fully
employed that he cannot be much with her. She whispered Bedford--"I
have many friends in the army there!"

She will certainly marry a soldier, if ever she is disposable. But,
perhaps, you will agree with me, that no good soldier would take her.
I am sure, the purchase would be dear, even if it was a _gift_. Don't
call this a bull.

Sutton's man was on the farm; and the sheep, when not belonging to the
farm, always paid so much sheep, so much lambs: but, I dare say, you
manage well.

Sir William's letter has delighted me, with your activity and
prudence.

LETTER XXV.

The two letters would have been over-weight, so I send you the letter
I have answered. Pray, take care of it, it is a curiosity!

Ever your faithful

NELSON & BRONTE.

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