I thank you for the King's letters, I shall write a kind line to Castelcicala, and answer the King's, very soon: and, write to Acton; for he can make Bronte every thing to me, if he pleases. I dare say, I did wrong, never to write him; but, as he treated Sir William unkindly, I never could bring myself to it.
I am glad the Duke has been to see you; and taking plants from him, is nothing. Make my kindest remembrances to him.
I would have every body like your choice; for, I am sure, you have as fine a taste in laying out land, as you have in music. I'll be damned, if Mrs. Billington can sing so well as you. She may have stage trick, but you have pure nature.
I always say every thing, for you and Sir William. I wish you had translated the King's and Acton's letters, Banti cannot.
I may be able to dispose of Charles, but not of the other, and he would corrupt Charles.
For ever yours,
NELSON & BRONTE.
Mrs. Lutwidge inquires always particularly after you. We all laugh, and say she is more fond of soldiers than ever, since General Don has shewn her how he would keep off the French!
LETTER XXI.
Amazon, October 15th, 1801.