28.--To the Hon. Augusta Byron.


[Address cut out], Tuesday, July 2d, 1805.


My dearest Augusta,--I am just returned from Cambridge, where I have
been to enter myself at Trinity College.--Thursday is our Speechday at
Harrow, and as I forgot to remind you of its approach, previous to our
first declamation, [1] I have given you _timely_ notice this time. If
you intend doing me the _honour_ of attending, I would recommend you
not to come without a Gentleman, as I shall be too much engaged all
the morning to take care of you, and I should not imagine you would
admire _stalking_ about by yourself. You had better be there by 12
o'clock as we begin at 1, and I should like to procure you a good
place; Harrow is 11 miles from town, it will just make a _comfortable_
mornings drive for you. I don't know how you are to come, but for
_Godsake_ bring as few women with you as possible. I would wish you to
Write me an answer immediately, that I may know on Thursday morning,
whether you will drive over or not, and I will arrange my other
engagements accordingly. I _beg_, _Madam_, you may make your
appearance in one of his Lordships most _dashing_ carriages, as our
Harrow _etiquette_, admits of nothing but the most _superb_ vehicles,
on our Grand _Festivals_. In the mean time, believe me, dearest
Augusta,

Your affectionate Brother,