| Description | Letter (CR 341/25): expression his fidelity to the King and his place in his heart, next only after his wife, children and late master: risk of giving an opinion which the King might regard as harsh and even cause his displeasure, regarding his welfare: his own health being of small consequence in comparison to the importance of the King's to the country and to millions: his observation on the state of excitement in which the King has passed the last few weeks, with warning that, if it continues, it will "certainly and shortly, either convey your Majesty to that silent abode, to which your Majesty so lately followed your Brother, or else, not improbably confine you, like your lamented Father to a solitary Room in Windsor Castle": entreaty to him to recall how the dire effects of even minor excitements at the Admiralty and how narrowly he escaped the consequences: request for forgiveness and pardon at daring to give his opinion to him, assuring him of his strong attachment and loyalty. Sheet, with 3 pages of text
Envelope (CR 341/26): "For The King. Copy. Given July 29th 1830." Both items black-bordered. |