138. Robert Bloomfield to Mary Ann
Bloomfield, 4 September 1804*
Wakefield Lodge, Northamptonshire, Sep 4th 1804
My Dear Mary
I received Hannah's letter and was right glad to find that she could do it so
well. As to Miss Ansteads request
you had better let it remain until I come home, as I shall write myself to Miss Sharp, perhaps tomorrow. I
came here yesterday morning from Towcester, and went and drank tea with Mrs Prowse, who is going off to
day for Durham, I dined here at the Dukes, and in the evening
sat about two hours with the family, and had much conversation with the Duke, Lady Elizabeth and Mr
Dixon, Mr Stonehewer, and others, Old Admiral Cosby is here on a visit. I will
endeavour to send some Nutts soon, or bring them with me. The Forest is full of
them.—
I caught ten pounds of perch with a rod and line on Saturday
last, we had them for dinner that day, and on Sunday. Mr Vaughan has sent me his Book to
Mr Grants, and I must write to
acknowledge it. I am going to walk to Wakes-Oak. Come put on your Bonnets and
tippits and go with me? I wish you could. I shall return to Towcester tonight, and think about
returning to London next week. I have received fifteen pounds from the Duke and perhaps may see
them again this morning. Love to all.
Yours truly
Rob Bloomfield