NELSON & BRONTE.

I have just got a very kind letter from Captain Read. He says, he
will come and see me, be where it will. He inquired after you and Sir
William.




LETTER XX.


Amazon, Ten o'Clock,
October 12, 1801.

MY DEAREST FRIEND,

This being a very fine morning, and smooth beach, at eight o'clock,
I went with Sutton and Bedford, and landed at Walmer; but found Billy
fast asleep: so, left my card; walked the same road that we came, when
the carriage could not come with us that night; and all rushed into
my mind, and brought tears into my eyes. Ah! how different to walking
with such a friend as you, Sir William, and Mrs. Nelson.

Called at the barracks, on Lord George; but, he is gone to London.

From thence to the Admiral's, found him up; and, waiting half an hour
to see Mrs. Lutwidge, who entreated me to stay dinner, came directly
on board.