By this unworthy conduct the
fortunes of Lady Hamilton and her still surviving daughter were at
once blighted.
The Earl as tightly held all he had, as he grasped all he could
get. It was expected that he would resign his stall at Canterbury
in favour of his brother's faithful chaplain and when he "held on"
notwithstanding his peerage and riches, he was attacked in the
newspapers. The following letter is the last communication with which
Dr. Scott was honoured, for his work was done:--
Canterbury, May 28, 1806.
Sir,--I am glad to find, by your letter, that you are not
concerned in the illiberal and {38} unfounded paragraphs which
have appeared and daily are appearing in the public prints.
I am, Sir, your very humble servant,
NELSON.
The Rev. Dr. Scott.
The above have never been printed, and I shall be glad if they are
thought worthy of a place in your very useful and interesting
periodical. I am, Sir, &c.,
ALFRED GATTY.
Ecclesfield, 7th Nov. 1849.
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