1 March 1810
Dr Foster Pigott with my answer of 2nd
The Doctor’s of the 4th and mine of the 5th.
Also of the 7th in answer to his of the 6th and mine of the 8th after a communication of the whole to Mr Graham the Evening(?) before.
File 9964
8th March 1810 – Copy of my letter to Dr. F.Piggott, after my Communication with Mr Graham (on the subject of his letters) the evening before.
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File 0227
Envelope
John Marsh Esq.
Victualling Office
Private
File 0228
Letter – neat hand-writing
To Richard Creed? from Nelson’s Secretary
Secret and Confidential
(faint text under – L Sea ce?)
Victory at Sea, 24th February 1810
My dear Sir, This is on the subject of Agency and meant for Mr Marsh and you in confidence. My former letter to you on this had mentioned His Lordship’s intentions of dividing any principal concern in that way between Mr Davison and Mr Marsh, men for whom he had the highest regard, both for their friendsip and the integrity of their principles, such was the communication he made to me, which you will naturally believe afforded me infinite pleasure, not on account of the former, who I did not know, but of the latter who I know and with gratitude regard.
It however since appears as the good Lord has told me, that Mr Davison’s applications for the whole has been so repeated as to oblidge Lord Nelson to acquiesce and grant his request, in a private and confidential conversation on this subject he told me such was the case, and that he must either do so, or offend and quite St.James’s Square for ever, and in justice to that great and noble character I declare he is distressed on the occasion, for of Mr Marsh he speaks with warmth of attachment and sincere regard, and I am sure he feels more on the occasion than he can express,and I assure you My Dear Sir, it equally concerns me, Mr Davison is Kind in a certain quarter and there the heart strings lead, in spite of the Noble Chief, I have much to say on this, but shall leave it ’till we meet,the present is in justice to the candour I owe my friend, as well as to the neat and meritorious Lord of whom I am writing, and whose heart spurns the idea of wrong.
Mr Davison writes him that whatever part of the Agency he wishes me to receive, that he will pay it with pleasure, only that he wishes to have the honor of being considered as the Sole Agent on any great occasion,which certainly in the event of an Action with the Enemy will be the case.
I never have on any occasion (limited?) self, but he told me my Interest in that should not be lost sight of, he knows the side I lean to and feels painful on that account, but that there are circumstances which oblige Men to Act in Contradiction to their judgment and inclinations, that every happiness may attend you with the blessing of health will ever be the wish of My Dear Sir,
Your Sincere and Attached friend,
(W.M.Kelly? Scott?) Nelson’s Secretary
Richard Creed Esq.
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File 0235
Letter
21st June 1810
G.E. Graham’s Statement with his Trustees.
To
The Honorable Montgomery Stewart, No.6 Berners St, London
From
Chaily, 21st June 1810
My dear Marsh,
I yesterday got a very kind letter from Foster and as he talks of being in Town tomorrow for his Duty at St.James’s Chapel and that he shall endeavour during his short stay to see you and have a little conversation with you on the Subject of my unfortunate affairs.
I’ve been busy this morning copying out the enclosed statements of account which I (told?) you some time ago I had sent him and Ward(?) the first opportunity to you, but have from some cause or other delayed it longer than I could have wished, still I trust it will be in time for you.
I believe it to be as correct as my poor head can make it; you will see that against my blessed Mother’s bounty I have balanced her Legacies and debts, which to be (sure?) had I followed your good kind advice I should not have (agreed, acquiesced?) to have done, but alas! situated as I now am, I am necessitated to make it appear to lessen any future demand of my children against my Estate or reflections on me is they cannot conceive me to be bound for more than I have actually (received?) as I certainly did not ( – – ) any advantage from poor dear Mother’s Estate till the year 1802, I think you will judge me right in taking a credit for it in this instance.
Your account of your poor dear George yesterday gave us infinite concern and drives me almost to despair of what poor dear boy he can be fit for. I am glad to find you are better but I observe you are still very weak and really you must be careful in your convalescance.
By your letter we rejoice that you are able to get in to Berners Street again but sorry indeed that you have had so much trouble about our George in consequence of yours this morning I sent to (fuch–?) after him, and this instant, 4 o’clock, the coach (supps?) with your good George’s letter and tale of disappointment indeed, indeed I’m vexed at all the sad trouble you have had with our poor Boy, I really wish you had let him come with Robert, he is so careful a Coachman – – ?