Mrs. Lutwidge is delighted with your present. Sutton, &c. were called
forth to admire it. She joins in abusing the Admiralty. She pressed me
very much to dine with them at three o'clock; but, I told her I would
not dine with the angel Gabriel, to be dragged through a night surf!

Her answer was, that she hoped soon I should dine with an angel, for
she was sure you was one. In short, she adores you; but, who does not?
You are so good, so kind, to every body; old, young, rich, or poor, it
is the same thing!

I called on poor Langford; who has a long time to look forward to, for
getting well; he told me your goodness, in writing him a line: and I
called upon Dr. Baird; he disapproves of rhubarb, and has prescribed
magnesia and peppermint: and I called on Mr. Lawrence. So, you see, I
did much business in one hour I was on shore.

Civility to Lutwidge was proper for me; and, indeed, my duty.

The moment I got your letters, off I came, and have read them with
real pleasure. They have made me much better, I think; at least, I
feel so.

I admire the pigs and poultry. Sheep are certainly most beneficial to
eat off the grass. Do _you_ get paid for them; and take care that they
are kept on the premises all night, for that is the time they do good
to the land. They should be folded. Is your head man a good person,
and true to our interest? I intend to have a farming book. I am glad
to hear you get fish; not very good ones, I fancy.