hopes I shall get _walks_ on shore. He is, I suppose, laughing at me;
but, never mind.

I agree with you, in wishing Sir William had a horse. Why don't you
send to the Duke, for a poney for him.

I am just parting with four of my ships--Captains Conn, Rowley,
Martin, and Whitter--who are proceeding to the Nore, in their way to
be paid off.

The surf is still so great on the beach, that I could not land dry, if
it was necessary, to-day; but, I hope, it will be smooth on Thursday:
if not, I must go in a boat to Dover, and come from thence to Deal.

Sutton says, he will get the Amazon under sail, and carry me down;
for, that I shall not take cold: Bedford goes with a squadron to
Margate; so that all our party will be broke up. I am sure, to many of
them, I feel truly obliged.

Make my kindest respects to Sir William; and believe me, ever, your
most faithful and affectionate

NELSON & BRONTE.

I wish Banti was separated from Charles, for he is a knowing one. I
wish I could get him with a good Captain, who would keep him strict to
his duty.

Hardy cannot get paid a hundred pounds he advanced for Mr. Williams's
nephew.