267—to John Hanson

Octr. 22d, 1812.

Dear Sir,—I enclose you Mr. C[laughton]'s letter, from which you yourself will judge of my own. I insisted on the contract, and said, if I gave up the wines, etc., it would be as a gift. He admits the validity, as you perceive. I told him that I wished to avoid raising difficulties and in all respects to fulfil the bargain.

I am going to Lord Oxford's, Eywood, Presteigne, Hereford. In my way back I will take Farleigh, if you are not returned to London before.

I wish to take a small house for the winter any where not remote from St. James's. Will you arrange this for me?—and think of young Rushton, whom I promised to provide for, and must begin to think of it; he might be a sub -Tythe collector, or a Bailiff to our agent at Rochdale, or many other things. He has had a fair education and was well disposed; at all events, he must no longer remain in idleness.

Let the Mule be sold and the dogs.

Pray let me hear from you when convenient, and Believe me, ever yours truly,

Byron.

My best remembrances to all.

I shall draw for fifty this week.

Is anything done about Miss M[assingberd]? You have not mentioned her.