| Description | To 'My Lord'. Willes thanks his kinsman for the many civilities shown to his son when in London. His indisposition prevented him writing sooner. He invites him to visit Newbold: he himself has been advised to visit Bath later this year, and hopes to visit him at Wells. His indisposition, which caused his resignation as Chief Baron, has not only caused him a great monetary loss, but has also harmed the career of his son John, who would have gained an Irish living had it not been for the death of the Archbishop of Dublin and his illness. He hopes the bishop will bear him in mind for patronage. |