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I have never once written to Mr. Watson, tho fre-
-quently to Mr. Brogden, but from whom how
ever I never hear. I will address him again
by this Packet, but my writing to Mr. Wat
-son and and General Est must be deferred until some
thing or other occurs to afford me subject for a
letter. At present every thing is too quiet – and
to all appearances will continue so. I have written
letters to my dear Sisters, and Mother by a Mr Hughes
[water damage] of our Regiment, going to England
[water damage] should he deliver the letters himself will
you shew him any little civility you may have
in your power? Major Williams left this on
the 24th with Lord Malpas, and an other Gentle-
-man on a tour around Sicily. He is to be in
Palermo in about three weeks – from whence
he will write to me During the few days he
remained here I was continually with him. He is
certainly a very pleasant Man.

I am sorry that you did not open my
Mother's letters because there are many parts which
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