ST. VINCENT.
Rosia House, Gibraltar, 7th Dec. 1798.
IV.
MY DEAR LADY HAMILTON,
Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance and protection another hero of the Nile, in Captain Darby, of the Bellerophon; who you will find a pleasant, queer, and faithful Irishman.
I also beg leave to interest you in favour of Mrs. Lock; a daughter of the Duchess of Leinster, by Mr. Ogilvie. Her husband is appointed Consul at Naples; which may occasion some difficulty in bringing her forward, unless the etiquette is altered touching Consuls.
God bless you, my dear Madam; and, be assured, I always am your
Ladyship's truly affectionate
ST. VINCENT.
Rosia House, Gibraltar, 1st January 1799.