Brighton

To Lady Olivia Sparrow, October 26 1813

Our poor dear Thorntons have suffered intensely on account of their unhappy brother. Henry never was so deeply afflicted at any event. I am glad they change the Scene a little by going to Brighton. Wilberforce has been totally absorbed by Abolition business the whole Summer. He had projected a Visit to . The disappointment to me was great. I have a letter from Mr. Stephen which says their hopes are revived respecting the Slaves, but he is not sanguine nor am I.