His extreme youth and his delivering himself up, are the strong points of his defence.

Adieu! my dearest Nessy; present my love to your mother and sisters, and rest assured of my utmost exertions to extricate your brother .-- Your affectionate uncle, T.PASLEY.' This excellent man did not stop here: knowing that sea-officers have a great aversion from counsel, he writes to say, 'A friend of mine, Mr.
Graham, who has been secretary to the different Admirals on the Newfoundland station for these twelve years, and consequently has acted as judge-advocate at courts-martial all that time, has offered me to attend you; he has a thorough knowledge of the service, uncommon abilities, and is a very good lawyer.

He has already had most of the evidences with him.

Adieu! my young friend; keep up your spirits, and rest assured I shall be watchful for your good.

My heart will be more at ease, if I can get my friend Graham to go down, than if you were attended by the first counsel in England.'[22] Mr.Graham accordingly attended, and was of the greatest service at the trial.
Nessy Heywood[23] having in one of her letters inquired of her brother how tall he was, and having received information on this point, expressed some surprise that he was not taller.