But though my uncle entered into my wishes with all the warmth I could desire, and exerted himself immediately, there were difficulties from the absence of one friend, and the engagements of another, which at last I could no longer bear to stay the end of, and knowing in what good hands I left the cause, I came away on Monday, trusting that many posts would not pass before I should be followed by such very letters as these.

My uncle, who is the very best man in the world, has exerted himself, as I knew he would, after seeing your brother.

He was delighted with him.

I would not allow myself yesterday to say how delighted, or to repeat half that the Admiral said in his praise.

I deferred it all till his praise should be proved the praise of a friend, as this day _does_ prove it.