| Content Description | Writes that he waited until he had seen [the Reverend Mr] Otter and he had made some enquiries regarding Sutton before he answered the duke's letter; he will complete this enquiry in a few days; explains that Sutton is above value in the king's books and if he takes it, he has to give up his living in Essex, which is worth £140; reports on the likely death of Mr Sitwell; explains that he has injured his back when a servant took his chair from underneath him; has been told he must have an operation on his back or die, and has decided on the latter; mentions that this is also how his [Titchfield's] dear friend Tempest died. |