ABSTRACT
Sir Walter, from the first, had been very averse to any application being made from him to government, so that he was much relieved by understanding that the whole affair was the spontaneous and hearty act of the highest authorities, the instant it was suggested to them that his health might be benefited by the proposed change of air. Some friend who, with the best intentions, no doubt, must have been totally ignorant of the state of feeling in the Navy, had, it appears, suggested to Sir Walter the propriety of his making the captain of the ship some present at the end of the voyage. The Lords of the Admiralty happened to be at Portsmouth on a tour of inspection, and they too waited upon Sir Walter to learn if any thing further could be done to meet his wishes.
