I have a letter from Reverend Doctor--he is as big as if he was a
Bishop; and one from the Bedel of the university, to say how well he
preached. I hope you ordered something good for him, for those big
wigs love eating and drinking.




LETTER XXIV.


Amazon, October 17th, 1801.

MY DEAREST FRIEND,

Although my complaint has no danger attending it, yet it resists the
medicines which Dr. Baird has prescribed; and, I fancy, it has pulled
me down very much.

The cold has settled in my bowels. I wish the Admiralty had my
complaint: but, they have no bowels; at least, for me.

I had a very indifferent night, but your and Sir William's kind
letters have made me feel better.

I send you a letter from Lord Pelham. I shall certainly attend; and
let them see, that I may be useful in council as I have been in the
field. We must submit; and, perhaps, these Admiralty do this by me, to
prevent another application.