1808

Thomas Beddoes to T. G. Estcourt, 14 September 1808

My Dear Sir

I thank you for y^r letter – I should have written to you just to say that after Saturday I shall probably be absent 10 days, as I am going to see an invalid far in Herefordshire – another on the borders of Merionethshire –

I also meant to request a sight of the sixth report of the military commissioners, which I understand includes an appx to the fifth – I will return it faithfully – The fifth must interest all inquisitive medical men – A pretty figure the medical board cuts, even upon their own shewing & that of their friends! – And yet I doubt not considering Sir Lucas Pepys & Mr Keate’s interest with the great that they will retain their places & patronage – & Jackson, whom I believe the most able & meritorious medical officer of the army kept [xxxx] upon half pay – The subject has been most compleatly described in numerous publications but I do expect the public or parliament to understand it – They will not take the trouble.

Upon y^e strength of what you say I have written a few lines to Clarkson – of course, as I beg you to see, dropping <y^r name> – I beg you to frank my note to him at Bury St Edmunds – If you chuse to write in y^r own name, you c^d speak more explicitly & he w^d certainly thank you much

With compt^s to y^r family I remain
My dear Sir
Y^r truly obliged

14 Sep^r 1808

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