Tell Mr. Lancaster, that I have no doubt that his son will do very
well.

God bless you, my own Emma!

I am giving my letters to Blackwood, to put on board the first vessel
he meets going to England, or Ireland.

Once more, Heavens bless you! Ever, for ever, your

NELSON & BRONTE.




LETTER LX.


Victory, October 1st, 1805.

MY DEAREST EMMA,

It is a relief to me, to take up the pen, and write you a line; for I
have had, about four o'clock this morning, one of my dreadful spasms,
which has almost enervated me.

It is very odd! I was hardly ever better than yesterday. Freemantle
stayed with me till eight o'clock, and I slept uncommonly well; but,
was awoke with this disorder. My opinion of its effect, some one day,
has never altered. However, it is entirely gone off, and I am only