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affection, kindly placed in the hands of the author 
papers and letters throwing light on the severe 
trials, as well as on the amiable and honourable 
character of Mr. Hey wood. She has also the 
Prayer Book, which he had often found a source 
of much comfort under his afflictions. 
This little work would be incomplete without 
some further notice of one, who was enabled, by 
the good Providence of God, in whom he trusted, 
to live down the scandal, and heavy imputa- 
tions, which, in consequence of his position and 
circumstances, in relation to other and older 
men, had fallen upon him in his youth. The 
following letters, which are classed according to 
their dates, cannot be read without emotion. 
Heywood was now a prisoner on board the 
Hector, at Portsmouth, awaiting his trial. 
" Escaped with life, in tatters," 
he had reached Spithead, distressed and money- 
less. The cheap and poor suit of nankeen 
in which he was clad he had bought out of the 
produce of some straw hats made by himself, 
whilst his hands were in manacles. 
Commodore Pasley to Mr. P. Heywood. 
" SHEERKESS, July 1st, 1792. 
" I HAVE, by this day's post, my dear young 
friend, written to my friend, Sir Andrew Ham- 
mond, to supply you with money, or what else 
you may want at present. In a day or two you 
shall hear from me particularly in answer to your 
letter. I have seen Mr. Fryer and Cole. Rest 
assured of every exertion in my power to serve 
you. Let me hear from you, and be particular 
