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Bushy House. Thursday Night. Dear Bt, In answer to Yours from the land of leeks I am to observe happy should I have been could I have served your friend with [[underline]] the Prelate: [[/underline]] and believe me equally am I disposed to forward the promotion of Mr: Le Mesurier if it was in my power: but all naval promotion is [[underline]] entirely [[/underline]] in the hands of the First Lord of the Admiralty: I think however this gentleman's