H.M.S. Blonde Oct 30 1826 Moored at Spithead
My dear Mother
As Lord Byron has offered me a
frank I take the opportunity of writing to you
though the letter may wait here some time, as
it depends on my seeing Lord Byron that I
obtain what he promised me. By the Bye
you may tell Heatty (?) that if in the intended
parcel she put s some black ribbons & tape she
will be performing a charitable office & saving
my wasting ink in putting it down in my
expense book. It will also prevent my wasting
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