I have advanced with some care and some success in gaining
an Idea of the Bucks Estate. The Tenants are at Will, and
from a compairison with my rents with the neighbouring ones,
particularly Lord Verney,[137] there is great probability that my
Estate is very much underlet. My friend Holroyd, who is a most
invaluable Counsellor, is strongly of that opinion.
I am at a loss what to say about Mrs. Lee's letter, as I do not
well understand what you mean by her mistake, but if the account
is fair and can be conveniently paid from the farm money, I think
it would be right to satisfy her. However a short delay can make
but little difference.
I am sorry to hear that William has the gout. My best wishes to
him, respects to Mrs. Williams & compliments to the Calf.
I am, dear Madam,
Most truly yours,
E. G.
[137] Ralph Verney, Viscount Fermanagh, and second Earl Verney in
the Peerage of Ireland, formerly M.P. for Carmarthen, was at this
time M.P. for Buckinghamshire. At his death, in 1791, the title
became extinct.
98.
_To James Scott, Esq._
Pall Mall, February 4th, 1771.