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"The Marquis of Sligo has informed me that previous to his departure from England you wished to forward through his means a letter to me which you stated to be of some consequence. "

The request which led to the apology by the Bey of Corinth (February 11th 1811). [PSC]

"... I have forwarded to the Caimacam of the Morea the letter which accompanied that of your Excellency, & it has produced a long apology from the Bey of Corinth ..."

"Though I do not think you have used me very well in not writing after my very frequent requests to that effect, I shall not give you an opportunity of recriminating, but fill this sheet to remind you of my existence and assure you of my regard,…

"... I regret that your Excellency should have deemed me or my concerns of sufficient importance to give you a thought beyond the moment ..."

"AFTER two years’ absence (to a day, on the 2d of July before which we shall not arrive at Portsmouth,) I am retracing my way to England."

"I seize the opportunity of Mr. Hobhouse’s return to England to write a few lines, in the hope that they will find you well and as happy as philosophers are, and men ought to be. "

"Mr. Rushton, – I have sent Robert home with Mr. Murray...."

"The bearer of this is an unfortunate Physcian, whose Medicine chest being pawned & business at a stand-still, has applied to me for assistance, as he is under the protection of our Government.—"

"My affairs, I must own, seem desperate enough, I shall adjust them as far as in my power, & (after procuring a recommendation & appointment on Ld. Wellingtons or Genl. Grahams supernumerary staff ...."