Inn whom I shall have appraised of it, and who will forward it to Petersburgh by

the next packet he sends for me. You will observe it must be the original,

a copy would be nothing.

The things for my Brother were deliver'd without loss of time on

board the Dolphin Capt n Robinson whose receipt

was sent him by the Post.

Copy of a letter from W. Fitzherbert, Gr. Russell Street to J.B. Brompton

Aug 13 th 1783 Dear Sir

Your brother's character stands so high, that it is " difficult to

ascertain from what source any commendation or recommendation " arises. I

endeavoured to serve him through two channels " to two persons, the most

able to be of any use to him, " & lately had an opportunity of speaking

myself to M r

Frazer. " I now write to say my brother goes about the 20 th, & that if " you have any

letters he will carry them: As he goes by land, " I cannot venture to say

he will charge himself with anything " heavier. I mention this as an

opportunity on " writing confidentially, as I apprehend he will make so

" short stay on the road, and you will write much more " expeditiously

by the Post. I am &c

If your father should happen to be in town, and should " wish it, I would

willingly introduce him to my Brother.

I have written to W.F. to tell him that I do not see any occasion for

wishing to put his Brother to the trouble; but that if he sees the matter in

a different light, you would certainly be very happy to receive either of

their commands — that you are in town commonly of a Wednesday, but seldom

stay beyond Thursday morning on account of Mrs B's health ( This to account

for your not offering them dinner &c) — that your house is so

and so — that I direct you at other times to Datchet where you have

a house for the summer.