25/28 If such a state continues much longer, England must fall. American measures affect this country more than you can have any idea of. The embargo, if it had continued six weeks longer, it is said would have forced this country into any measures." "_Saturday, 17th._ I have been unwell to-day in some degree, so that I have not been able to go out all day. I sent my letter of introduction to Dr.Lettsom with a request that he would call on me, which he did and prescribed a medicine which cured me in an hour or two, and this evening I feel well enough to resume my letter. |