I have seen many countries and nations since we met.
I have just come from the North of England, where it has pleased Providence to make me an instrument for preserving the lives of some of my fellow-creatures. You, I know, are of that complexion of mind that the civic crown will please you more than even the victor's laurel wreath.
I have a bed, though a small one, at your service; if you can come here for two or three days, I assure you we shall be most happy to see you. We shall remain in Bath about three weeks. I shall be absent for a few days in the beginning of next week, and after that I shall be stationary till the middle of November. Give me a few lines, and say when we may expect you.
I am, my dear Poole, very sincerely yours,
H. Davy.
TO THE SAME.
Grosvenor Street, Dec. 3, 1817.
MY DEAR POOLE,