He was a friend of the Duchess of Kent, who often stayed with him at Buxted Park in Sussex, and at Pitchford in Shropshire.

At three successive visits at the latter house the Princess occupied the same small room without a fireplace.] [Footnote 7: Luigi Lablache (1794-1858), a famous opera-singer, was the Princess's singing-master.] _The Princess Victoria to the King of the Belgians._ _2nd September 1836._ MY DEAREST UNCLE,-- ...

The state of Spain is most alarming and unfortunate.[8] I do hope something will be done.

The news were rather better yesterday and the day before.

The Christinos had gained a victory over the Carlists.[9] I take a great interest in the whole of this unfortunate affair.