LETTER LII.
Victory, August 20th, 1804.
MY DEAREST EMMA,
The Kent left us three days ago; and, as the wind has been perfectly fair since her departure, I think she will have a very quick passage, and arrive long before this letter. But, as a ship is going to Rosas, I will not omit the opportunity of writing through Spain; as, you say, the letters all arrive safe.
We have nothing but gales of wind; and I have had, for two days, fires in the cabin, to keep out the very damp air.
I still hope that, by the time of my arrival in England, we shall have peace. God send it!
I have not yet received your muff; I think, probably, I shall bring it with me.
I hope, Davison has done the needful, in paying for the alterations at Merton. If not, it is now too late; and we will fix a complete plan, and execute it next summer. I shall be clear of debt, and what I have will be my own.
God bless you! Amen. Amen.
George Elliot goes to Malta, for a convoy to England, this day. If you ever see Lord Minto, say so.
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