44 GILBERT WHITE OF SELBORNE 1743 



horse found it so narrow that he was much foiled, and has 



cut himself all four. I hope the short time I stay here, 



I shall escape the ague. 



I am, Sir, 



Your dutiful son, 



Gil White. 



On April 16th, 1746, he writes again to his father 

 from London. The letter concludes — 



I did to the best of my power survey all the Estates 

 round Rochford, and took my remarks down in my pocket- 

 book on the spot, and will send you a copy of my observa- 

 tions from Thorney. My Sister sets out for Ringmer to-day 

 behind Daniel Crips. My brothers* are both pretty well. 



Franky has got a cough. 



I am, Sir, 



Your dutiful son, 



G. White. 



P.S. — I received your Letter of the 15, but have no 

 time to answer it this post. I burnt the first page. 



The elaborate and tabulated observations are 

 extant ; and the writer of the present memoir, who 

 knows the property very well, is able to testify to 

 the great care and accuracy with which they were 

 compiled. 



On April 23rd, 1746, he writes again to his father 

 from " Gore Farm," Thorney, Isle of Ely — 



" After a long variety of journeys, I thank God, I arrived 

 safe here this evening, and found my Brother f very well. 



• Benjamin and Francis^ who had commenced their business career in 

 London. 



+ Thomas, who writes a short note to his father on the same letter-sheet. 



