Letter from W.M. Spencer to General Jacob de Budé commenting on his (Spencer's) separation from 'the object so deservingly dear to me', which he hopes will only be temporary [and implies may be on account of pecuniary difficulties arising from his separation from his wife], and suggesting that he may have to leave the country.

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Weymouth Novr: 5:th 1808. Dear Sir/ You will I fear conclude that my not addressing you sooner has proceeded from Inattention, on my part- but I can readily assure you that has not been the cause - but that it has originated from a variety of Circumstances most unfavorable to my wishes - or even thoughts - that alone has been the cause of my not doing myself the Honor of writing to you, on a Subject which you are not unacquainted with - I can only assure you, my dear Sir, that [[underline]] no one Event [[/underline]] in my Life - has ever given me more anxiety of Mind - as I find on the separation between Mrs. S. and myself - there are some pecuniary difficultys which compel me - for the present, to