My Dear C.
I broke off yesterday in a very bad Humor
I need not tell you (for doubtless you have discovered long ago)
that nothing more effectually produces in me this state
of mind than the Consciousness of having failed in
an Engagement, or the Apprehension of being a Moment
too later than I ought to be – I had otherwise every
Reason in the World to be pleased with my Forenoon’s
Employment. I had long wished for an opportunity of seeing
the Albion Mills. And yesterday I had the satisfaction
of seeing the whole of that vast structure, and of
being conducted through all the Machinery by the
famous, Mr Bolton, who is perhaps the greatest
Mechanic Genius in the Whole World. You will
I dare say easily excuse me for no attempting to give
You a Description of all that I saw – I shall only say
that these mills can grind 1800 Quarters of Wheat
in a Week.
I got to East Sheen, after all
in good enough Time for Dinner: the party consisted only
of Mr & Mrs Cheap their Daughter and 2 young Sons –
You know that I like a small party of this kind so
that

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that I need scarcely add that I found this one was very
pleasant – I must however acknowledge that I am
become Convert to your Opinion regarding Miss Cheap.
I returned between 9 & 10 to my Lodgings
and contrived to spin out an Hour or so by myself till
it was time to go to Bed – I am now eating my
Breakfast xxxxxxxx This Forenoon I am to attend the
Hall – whether I shall get my Examination over or
not seems very doubtful – But you shall know before
this Letter is finished.
Mr Howden has been with me – his Daughter
he says is with Mrs Cheap at Sutton
What a palpitation have I been thrown
into! 2 Letters, directed by Lady Hay & my sister Mary
and none from my Christina – I tore open Lady Hay’s
and I was so agitated that it was with Difficulty I
could read what it contained – I am again composed
and happy in the Thoughts of my Christina being
well – How infinitely am I obliged to Lady Hay for
her kind attentions! Tell her, in case I should not
find Leisure soon to tell her myself. That I am
most sincerely grateful.

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Westminster Hall 2 o’clock – I am very sorry to tell you my
Dear Christina that my Examination cannot be taken
this Day. I have had a Conversation with Mr Anstruther
who tells me that he supposes Mr Burke will take
up all this Day in finishing that part of the
Charge in which he is engaged – The next
Day of the Trial which will either be tomorrow
or Thursday. Mr Anstruther expects to begin his part
of the Charge: his Speech he says will take
up about an Hour and a half after which tho’
it will rather be out of place, he will call
on me for Examⁿ , and as he has very little
to ask me, he does not think that I will
be detained half an Hour – I have met
however with so many Disappointments that
I shall not be very sanguine – All I can
assure You is this that Whenever They
discharge me I shall leave London immediately.
The Lords have admitted ?his
Manager to read the Evidence which was disputed
last week (an Opinion of the ?Judges of Calcutta)
and

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they are now reading a parcell of dry stupid papers
which have set half the Audience asleep
I called this morning on Lady
Blantyre – Miss Lindsey is to accompany two
Ladies (I know not who) that are to go by Way
of Chester and pay a Visit to Lady Cunliffe.
As I have nothing more to add
on this subject of the Trial, I shall conclude with
requesting You to present my Love to Lady
Hay, and all our Friends – Farewell
may the choicest Blessings of Heaven
always attend You.
Y^r ever affectionate
Husband
D. Anderson

7 July.

My Dear C.
I broke off yesterday in a very bad Humour
I need not tell you (for doubtless you have discovered long ago)
that nothing more effectually produces in me this state
of mind than the Consciousness of having failed in
an Engagement, or the Apprehension of being a Moment
too later than I ought to be – I had otherwise every
Reason in the World to be pleased with my Forenoon’s
Employment. I had long wished for an opportunity of seeing
the Albion Mills. And yesterday I had the satisfaction
of seeing the whole of that vast structure, and of
being conducted through all the Machinery by the
famous, Mr Bolton, who is perhaps the greatest
Mechanic Genius in the Whole World. You will
I dare say easily excuse me for no attempting to give
You a Description of all that I saw – I shall only say
that these mills can grind 1800 Quarters of Wheat
in a Week.
I got to East Sheen, after all
in good enough Time for Dinner: the party consisted only
of Mr & Mrs Cheap their Daughter and 2 young Sons –
You know that I like a small party of this kind so
that

[f.82v]

that I need scarcely add that I found this one was very
pleasant – I must however acknowledge that I am
become Convert to your Opinion regarding Miss Cheap.
I returned between 9 & 10 to my Lodgings
and contrived to spin out an Hour or so by myself till
it was time to go to Bed – I am now eating my
Breakfast xxxxxxxx This Forenoon I am to attend the
Hall – whether I shall get my Examination over or
not seems very doubtful – But you shall know before
this Letter is finished.
Mr Howden has been with me – his Daughter
he says is with Mrs Cheap at Sutton
What a palpitation have I been thrown
into! 2 Letters, directed by Lady Hay & my sister Mary
and none from my Christina – I tore open Lady Hay’s
and I was so agitated that it was with Difficulty I
could read what it contained – I am again composed
and happy in the Thoughts of my Christina being
well – How infinitely am I obliged to Lady Hay for
her kind attentions! Tell her, in case I should not
find Leisure soon to tell her myself. That I am
most sincerely grateful.

[f.83]

Westminster Hall 2 o’clock – I am very sorry to tell you my
Dear Christina that my Examination cannot be taken
this Day. I have had a Conversation with Mr Anstruther
who tells me that he supposes Mr Burke will take
up all this Day in finishing that part of the
Charge in which he is engaged – The next
Day of the Trial which will either be tomorrow
or Thursday. Mr Anstruther expects to begin his part
of the Charge: his Speech he says will take
up about an Hour and a half after which though’
it will rather be out of place, he will call
on me for Examⁿ , and as he has very little
to ask me, he does not think that I will
be detained half an Hour – I have met
however with so many Disappointments that
I shall not be very sanguine – All I can
assure You is this that Whenever They
discharge me I shall leave London immediately.
The Lords have admitted ?his
Manager to read the Evidence which was disputed
last week (an Opinion of the ?Judges of Calcutta)
and

[f.83v]

they are now reading a parcel of dry stupid papers
which have set half the Audience asleep
I called this morning on Lady
Blantyre – Miss Lindsey is to accompany two
Ladies (I know not who) that are to go by Way
of Chester and pay a Visit to Lady Cunliffe.
As I have nothing more to add
on this subject of the Trial, I shall conclude with
requesting You to present my Love to Lady
Hay, and all our Friends – Farewell
may the choicest Blessings of Heaven
always attend You.
Y^r ever affectionate
Husband
D. Anderson

7 July.