Henry - glad to hear of PE's return to England. Domestic (servant with uterine cancer) and work problems for both him and his brother (who also appears to have strained something around his groin - 'somewhere, as sailors say, between wind and water') prevent a trip to Dover. Invites PE to stay in 10 days time. PE seems to have asked for help in obtaining a sextant. G.C. - can only ride gently because of his injury (which is not too bad - no danger of needing to carry his aidoia - Greek = genitalia - in a wheelbarrow).
Recommends a doctor.
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.
Postponing a visit from PE - brother Horace has had another attack in his bowels (OW - died in September 1807).
Back in London (Brompton) - talks of his own and his parents' grief over the death of Horace.
Various arrangements to meet PE, either in St Mary Cray or in town - parents to be fragile.
Has not yet been able to leave his parents for a single day. But hopes to visit PE with Southey.
Invitation to PE to dine (under the elaborate conceit that the father of his putative fianc
Herries has suggested asking for PE's help in devising a Latin inscription for a sword to be presented to the commander of the frigate Lavinia. Some humorous suggestions are appended - e.g. He forced his way though French and Dutch - but yet/ Begg'd he might not appear in the Gazette.
Off to Keswick (Southey's home) for his own good (health?). May return, bringing Southey, via Llagedwin (home of CWW Wynn).