111.
To his Stepmother.
Sheffield Place, August the 2nd, 1771.
Dear Madam,
MR. HOLROYD AT BERITON.
I got here Tuesday Evening, and find great satisfaction in a pleasant place, and a friend's Company. According to the present plan, we, family and all go to Brighthelmstone next Sunday. From thence Holroyd and myself shall set off and arrive at Beriton, Wednesday, or more probably Thursday. Should anything on his side occasion any further delay, I will apprize you of it by Wednesday's post.
I hope Mr. Scott is arrived in good health and good spirits. Present him with my best Compliments and every proper Apology, for my running away at the very time when we expected his Company.
I am, Dear Madam,
Most truly yours,
E. Gibbon.