C. B.
1808
Expedition to Sweden
Two Letters to Sir Brooke Boothby, Bart., from Captain Charles Boothby[31]
Quite private. Don’t speak of this.
July 1, 1808.
My dear Uncle—We are certainly bound for England. Sir John Moore was made prisoner at Stockholm, and escaped in disguise, having, I suppose, been previously provided with couriers’ passes, etc.
I am now going on board the Victory to ask Sir John if there will be any objection to your going in this ship, and as no objection can be made, you had better, if it suits you, put yourself afloat as soon as possible, as we shall sail to-morrow.
If you think of any comforts for yourself on the voyage, procure them. We have no tea.
God bless you.
You may as well make use of the boat that brought Jack, bringing him also with you.
C. B.