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BLENHEIM HOTEL, BOND STREET, LONDON,
_April 29, 1808_.
EVER DEAREST DAD--I hope it will not be a great disappointment
to you not to find me in London, as I was peremptorily obliged to
leave on the 30th.
I would have done anything to save you a disappointment. But for
myself, I should have had no pleasure in the meeting unless you
were merry, and much pain at parting if you were sad.
Your remittance was very convenient and sufficient, and I am not in
want of anything.--Ever dearest Dad, yours,