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To his Stepmother.
Pall Mall, February the 2nd, 1771.
Dear Madam,
I have advanced with some care and some success in gaining an Idea of the Bucks Estate. The Tenants are at Will, and from a compairison with my rents with the neighbouring ones, particularly Lord Verney,[137] there is great probability that my Estate is very much underlet. My friend Holroyd, who is a most invaluable Counsellor, is strongly of that opinion.
I am at a loss what to say about Mrs. Lee's letter, as I do not well understand what you mean by her mistake, but if the account is fair and can be conveniently paid from the farm money, I think it would be right to satisfy her. However a short delay can make but little difference.
I am sorry to hear that William has the gout. My best wishes to him, respects to Mrs. Williams & compliments to the Calf.
I am, dear Madam,
Most truly yours,
E. G.