LETTER XLV.
Reading edition
Victory, April 23,1804.
MY DEAREST EMMA,
Hallowell has promised me, if the Admiralty will give him leave to go to London, that he will call at Merton.
His spirit is certainly more independent than almost any man's I ever knew; but, I believe, he is attached to me. I am sure, he has no reason to be so, to either Troubridge or any one at the Admiralty.
I have sent, last night, a box of Marischino Veritabile of Zara, which I got Jemmy Anderson to buy for me, and twelve bottles of tokay. I have kept none for myself, being better pleased that you should have it.
I am, ever, and for ever, your most faithful and affectionate
NELSON & BRONTE.
Hallowell parted last night; but, being in sight, I am sending a frigate with a letter to the Admiralty.
May God Almighty bless you, and send us a happy meeting!