I have not a moment; I am writing and signing orders, whilst I am writing to my own Emma.
My life, my soul, God in Heaven bless you!
Your letter is September 16th, your last is August 27th.
I have not made myself understood, about Mrs. Bolton's money. You give away too much.
Kiss our dear Horatia a thousand times, for your own faithful Nelson.
I send two hundred pounds, keep it for your own pocket money.
You must tell Davison, and Haslewood, that I cannot answer their letters. Linton cannot be fixed; but you will know whether I come home, or stay, from Mr. Marsden.
God bless you!
Tell my brother, that I have made Mr. Yonge a Lieutenant, into the
Sea-horse frigate, Captain Boyle.
Once more, God bless my dearest Emma!
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