Thomas Beddoes to T. G. Estcourt, 2 December 1807

2 Dec. 1807

My dear Sir

Tout va au mieux as Bonaparte wrote to his senate in crossing the Alps. In 6 or 8 weeks I hope to buy a surer foundation for ye welfare of y^r little boy than any one c^d by leaving him 10,000 l a year –

Mrs B’s & my compt^s
yr^s very truly

Thomas Beddoes

MS: Gloucestershire Archives D1571/F227

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