21/25 It must be learned by degrees. I shall not say, as Salmagundi says,--'I shall spare no expense in discovering the most economical way of spending money,' but shall endeavor to practise it immediately." "_September 24, 1811._ You will see by the papers which accompany this what a report respecting the capture of the U.S.frigate President by Melampus frigate prevails here. It is sufficient to say it is not in the least credited. If so, instead of returning home, had I not better go to Paris, as it is cheaper living there even than in London, and there are great advantages there? I am going on swimmingly. |