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Has been confined to the house by sickness - has a blister on his side the size of the Westminster pancake. Asks to come to PE to eat potatoes or rice.

Kidd has sent an agreeable letter concerning PE, which he has shown to Hallam - all PE's friends are indebted to Kidd for his attentions. Lord and Lady Grenville were most kind during Bedford's three days at Dropmore.

News of death of Wynn's daughter.

Had last night prepared all his riding kit for a visit to PE at Waddon, but is now windbound. PE in boisterous spirits when last seen.

Convoluted explanation of why he has not written.

Enclosing a long lost Virgil - but the Horace is not to be had.

PE's box hedge is too thick - he would like some for his own garden. Invitation to dinner.

Written phonetically as with a cold in the nose. Advises PE not to use a handkerchief he left when playing cards a week ago. People poking their noses into Lord Melville's private affairs (last person to be impeached in the UK, in this year).

(Also from wife Maria - 6 - and daughter Augusta - 1.) Described by note on packet by 'AK' as 'very dull.' Thomas Bigge the goldsmith - a number of letters refer to the despatch of items of plate. 9/7/19 refers to the imminent publication of Don Juan and the suppression of the abusive 'dedication' to Southey and Lord Castlereagh - the poem is said to contain scandalous abuse of Lady Byron.

Letters from Charles James Blomfield to Dr Emsley