| Description | Is sorry to find that difficulties have arisen with Mrs. Fox, as she would be concerned to do anything that would distress her. But as Mrs. Fox appears to be guided by her “worthless son,” she has no objection to giving him fright, and therefore wishes Barker to write an official letter. Her want of health prevents her taking part in the “approaching gaieties,” though she hopes the bracing air of Brighton will benefit her. Requests Ann to send her great coat by coach, and Mary wishes her to put her spencer in the same parcel, with some pens from Cheshire.
Brighton, September 30th.
Dear Sir,
I am sorry to find by your letter that such difficulties have arisen with Mrs. Fox as I fear will ultimately oblige me to have recourse to measures I feel very unwilling to adopt. I should be concerned to do anything that would really distress the poor old woman, but as I apprehend she is too much guided by a worthless son, I have no objection to giving him a fright, and shall therefore thank you to request Mr. Barker to write an official letter, which I hope may produce the desired effect; if I am disappointed in this expectation, I must then leave the matter to Mr. Barker and my brother’s better judgments, and beg they will act for me as appears to them most advisable.
I am much obliged by your good wishes, and am sorry to say it is the want of health that prevents my partaking of your approaching gaieties; I hope, however, to benefit by this bracing air, but having recently left a much milder situation I feel perhaps too sensibly the sudden change, and often wish for my great coat, which I shall thank you to desire Ann to send by the coach, also my brown fur tippet, and Mary begs she will put her spencer into the parcel. I hope Ann is better than when I last heard of her; if not, pray advise her to consult Dr. Johnstone. Accept my good wishes and believe me very sincerely, your friend
A Boulton
Address the parcel to No. 5 West Parade, Steine, Brighton. If you cou’d find time to make a few pens and wrap them in the coat it would be an act of charity, as I can meet with none here half as good. |