From Thomas Beddoes to T G Estcourt   6 November 1808

You told me an <anecdote> anecdote of of L^d Castlereah & Dalrimple rumour seems to have given it all possible confirmation – now I can tell you one much more trivial but quite certain for I have the proof in my hand – The right hon the secretary of war at this juncture is lying at Delvine House cupar angus implicitly believe, but do not say that you had this from me – I beg my compt^s to Mrs Estcourt, in which Mrs B desires to join.

I remain
yr^s ever

TB