He is himself better, but has still much cough, though he has kept himself very quiet and been very careful of his diet since he has been in London.
[Footnote 1: In the room of Lord Gosford.

See _ante_, p.102.Ch.

VII, (Introductory Note to Ch.

VII)] [Footnote 2: Daughter of Earl Grey.] [Footnote 3: Colonial Secretary.] _Queen Victoria to Viscount Melbourne._ WINDSOR CASTLE, _15th January 1838._ (_Half-past nine o'clock._) The Queen has written _approved_ on Lord Melbourne's letter as he desired; but adds a line to express her _satisfaction_ at Lord Durham's having accepted the office of Governor-General of Canada.
The Queen will be very happy to see Lord Melbourne at half-past three.
[Pageheading: INFLUENCE OF THE CROWN] _The King of the Belgians to Queen Victoria._ BRUSSELS, _16th January 1838._ MY DEARLY BELOVED CHILD,--...

I am very grateful for Lord Melbourne's kind recollection of me.