The packet is gone, but a friend of mine goes to England under convoy
of the _Intrepid_, which will sail immediately with General Fox,
leaving General Moore in chief.
COPY OF LETTER FROM SIR JOHN MOORE TO LIEUTENANT BOOTHBY, R.E.,
AUGUSTA:--
MESSINA, _August 18, 1807_.
MY DEAR BOOTHBY--I had the pleasure of receiving your letter of the
22nd July, on my return from Palermo, two days ago. All I shall say
at present is, that I have a strong wish to serve and to oblige you.
I shall speak both to Major Bryce and to General Oakes on the
subject of your wishes, and when an opportunity offers, if the
situation is thought eligible for you and can be managed, you shall
have my interest.--I have the honour to remain with great regards,
very faithfully,