Bethell, Christoper

To Lady Olivia Sparrow, 18 October 1825

I am in expectation of seeing /the/ dear the beginning of November. It has been a longer separation than has occurred since our first acquaintance. , who was with him writes me, how deeply, yet like a Christian, he felt the loss of his excellent Son.^* He was however much revived by a letter from the Young Man’s Captain which spoke in the highest terms not only of his correct conduct, and amiable manners, but his piety – Our new Bishop is most obliging and friendly towards /me,/ and we are very good friends; he is however with some good points about him, made out of other Materials than the Prelate above mentioned.