a ship hauled on shore, and the Commisioner. Slept at Coffin's: and,
having done all that I can, am off for the Downs; to-day, if possible.

As far as September 14th, I am at the Admiralty's disposal; but, if
Mr. Buonaparte do not chuse to send his miscreants before that time,
my health will not bear me through equinoctial gales.

I wish that Sir William was returned; I would try and persuade him
to come to either Deal, Dover, or Margate: for, thus cut off from the
society of my dearest friends, 'tis but a life of sorrow and sadness.
But, _patienza per forza_!

I hope you will get the house. If I buy, no person can say--this
shall, or not, be altered; and, you shall have the whole arrangement.

Remember me most kindly to Mrs. Nelson, the Duke, and Lord William.
Write to me in the Downs.

May the Heavens bless and preserve you, for ever and ever! is the
constant prayer of, my dear Emma, your most affectionate and faithful

NELSON & BRONTE.

The Mayor and Corporation of Sandwich, when they came on board to
present me the freedom of that ancient town, requested me [to] dine
with them. I put them off for the moment, but they would not be let
off. Therefore, this business, _dreadful_ to me, stands over, and I
shall be attacked again when I get to the Downs. But I will not dine
there, without you say, approve; nor, perhaps, then, if I can get off.
Oh! how I hate to be stared at.