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King to Banks
Portsea, 22 April 1799
Dear Sir
It was my intention to have written you last Sunday (the day after my return) but from the unfortunate Effects of being in a Damp bed on the Road, I was visited by a relapse of my late Fit, but thank God I am now not only on my Legs but getting strength fast. In consequence of a letter from you Cayley seemed desirous of going to London, and as he had my [indecipherable] as far as that would go, he set off from here on Sunday Morning to Walk, indeed I believe If he had not that jaunt he would have died of Ennui, I think he has a good Ten days to go upon, from this time. The Porpoise is nearly ready to go out of Harbour, The Lancaster Sir Roger Curtis' Ship; came out of Dock yesterday, therefore I conclude she will be at Spithead, about next Saturday, & will be ready by the middle of the following week, and If not ordered to wait for the remaining Indiamen, will in all probability sail immediately; however Cayley will have timely notice to resume his pedestrian journey. Just before I left Town I wrote advice saying how much displeased the people at the Transport board were, at their Lady Nelson being taken away, & their proposing the building another of 80 tons which will be all the better from the [increased?] size. Every thing in the Garden Sutor [Suttor] tells, makes a very thriving appearance (except the tender things that died) as it for all [thrown out?] Leaves & not a [indecipherable] has missed. This I am sure you will be glad to know. I beg most sincerely for a [indecipherable] to our anxious Situation, I really look back with no degree of
April 22.