54. To his Father.

January the 2nd, 1769.

Dear Sir ,

We got safe to town. In my way I delivered the Lease to Fletcher with proper instructions. To-morrow we shall proceed on business with all possible dispatch. I have nothing to add more than that Wilkes is just chose against Bromidge, 285 to 69. [122] Such is the spirit of the times.

I am, Dear Sir, Most truly yours, E. G.