I pray God to bless you all, and me, in such a return as lately gladdened my heart.—Your ever most affectionate
Charles.
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Blenheim Hotel, Bond Street, London,
April 29, 1808.
Ever dearest Dad—I hope it will not be a great disappointment to you not to find me in London, as I was peremptorily obliged to leave on the 30th.
I would have done anything to save you a disappointment. But for myself, I should have had no pleasure in the meeting unless you were merry, and much pain at parting if you were sad.
Your remittance was very convenient and sufficient, and I am not in want of anything.—Ever dearest Dad, yours,
C.
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Sheerness, May 6, 1808.