It was his original intention, under advice of friends at Washington, to go directly to New Orleans, and consult the authorities of that city.

他的初衷是在华盛顿的朋友的建议下，直接前往新奥尔良， 向该市的当局咨询。

Also I think of changing my residence for a time: probably I shall close or let 'The Shrubs, ' and take some place near the coast — under advice of course as to salubrity.

我还考虑暂时改变我的住所：可能我会关闭或出租“The Shrubs” ，并在靠近海岸的地方找个地方——当然要听从健康方面的建议。