Part of a large collection of correspondence of Sir Philip Francis; see collection-level record for more information.
Wryly speculating on Francis' return to England; saying "You talk to me of coming back. I guess how matters will go. You will return rich and cut your throat or shoot yourself through the head for you are a man of sense and will choose the latter as the best method. Much about the same time I shall forge a note upon you for a few thousands and be detected and hanged at Tyburn after which your good son & my godson, in memory of us, will go by the name of Clive Dod Francis. Perhaps he will be ennobled--baron Dod earl of Clive with a pistol and gallows for his arms;" commenting on the political and religious climate since the death of the king; saying that the "queen has been prevailed upon by some of the priests about her to do some foolish things in regard to religion; commenting on the retirement of General Maclean and his return to England.