ock. He is among the most hospitable and
entertaining of men: and we live together as all commanders of his
Majesty's land forces and fleets ought to do; and, I hope, will do,
from the examples which have been shewn wherever I have acted with the
army--as Sir Charles Grey, the Governor of this garrison, and General
Stuart, will testify; and, if the immortal Wolfe could be conjured
from the grave, he would do so too.

I hope soon to hear, our dear Lord Nelson is quite well, under your
fostering care; and, with my warmest wishes for every blessing to be
showered down upon you and your's, I have the honour to be, with the
truest respect, esteem, and regard, your Ladyship's very affectionate,
humble servant,

ST. VINCENT.

Rosia House, Gibraltar,
7th Dec. 1798.

IV.

MY DEAR LADY HAMILTON,

Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance and protection another
hero of the Nile, in Captain Darby, of the Bellerophon; who you will
find a pleasant, queer, and faithful Irishman.

I also beg leave to interest you in favour of Mrs. Lock; a daughter
of the Duchess of Leinster, by Mr. Ogilvie. Her husband is appointed
Consul at Naples; which may occasion some difficulty in bringing her
forward, unless the etiquette is altered touching Consuls.

God bless you, my dear Madam; and, be assured, I always am your
Ladyship's truly affectionate

ST. VINCENT.

Rosia House, Gibraltar,
1st January 1799.

V.

MY DEAR LADY HAMILTON,

I cannot sufficiently thank you, for sending me her Sicilian Majesty's
most gracious letter; the contents of which I feel, as becomes a good
royalist, and loyal subject: and for your goodness to Mrs. Lock;
who, poor thing! merits a more respectable situation than that of
Consuless. She is, certainly, a very comely woman, and truly amiable.

The designation Sir William has in contemplation for him, will place
them in an honourable stile; and, I have no doubt, from the protection
they have at home, will lead to ministerial character.

You are very good to my old friend Darby--who is a good-humoured,
blundering Irishman; and will make you laugh, in the midst of the
pangs your Ladyship must suffer for the destiny of the delightful city
and country to which you have so long contributed a large portion of
the gaiety and charming society of Sir William's hospitable mansion:
for, although I had not the good fortune to revisit Naples after Sir
William's return, all my travel