Letter from John Belson to General Jacob de Budé, further outlining his financial difficulties, expressing regret at creating a bad impression while emphasising that it was through no fault of his own, and asking that the General might mention him to the 'Secretary at War' so that he might gain a post in a Barrack.
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It was my situation induced you to compassionate our [[underline]] reverse of fortune [[/underline]] I surely am at this moment more hardly circumstanced than ever I was in my life. [[underline]] Royalty [[underline]] were [[/underline]] (and some of the [[underline]] first characters[[underline]]) whom [[underline]] you well know [[/underline]] have given aid to Mrs Belson, who were [[underline]] intimate [[/underline]] with her in former days of [[underline]] comfort [[underline]], I might say [[underline]] affluence [[/underline]]. We must have [[underline]] wanted [[/underline]] this Winter, but for Mr G. Rose M.P. and Sir Frances Baring Bart. and others. My [[underline]] great concern [[/underline]] is that I seem to have lost your friendship (pardon the term) I should say [[underline]] warm interest in my behalf [[/underline]] for no error of my head, or heart, as at the time I [[underline]] borrow'd the money [[/underline]] I had 180 £ more a year and the assurance of the [[underline]] first legal opinions [[/underline]] that I was to have this 1000 £ [[underline]] money [[/underline]] legacy , and I had ther [[underline]] hope [[/underline]] alsoI [[underline]] could [[/underline]] have perform'd the duties of the Lieut Commission in the 2d Stafford. [[underline]] which you procur'd me [[/underline]]
