Memoirs Of Viscountess Sundon, Mistress Of The Robes To Queen Caroline, Consort Of George Ii. Volume 2; Including Letters From T

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1848 Excerpt: ... CHAPTER II. The Queen's chairman accused of having an understanding with highwaymen--Interest made with the Queen for him--His discharge insisted on by Lord Pomfret--Lady Pomfret's Private interview with the Queen--A Manoeuvre--A Court lady in a dangerous path--Vertue, the Engraver--The Court stationary--A nonjuring Dean--His opinion of the Princess of Wales--Decoration of her apartments at Hampton Court--Sir James Thornhill--Subjects for painting--Letter from Henrietta, Duchess of Marlborough--Her attachment to Congreve--His bequest to her--Voltaire's opinion of his works--Swift's lines upon him--Grief of the Duchess, on his death--Reports to Mrs. Clayton's prejudice confuted--Swift's discreditable conduct--His letter to Lady Suffolk--Mrs. Barber and her poems--Lady Russell's opinion of the Bath waters and doctors--Swift and Booby Bettesworth--Dr. Delany--His recommendation of Mrs. Barber--Account of Dr. Delany. CHAPTER II. The following letter from the Earl of Pomfret is characteristic of the lofty nobleman--gentlemanly and respectful, yet resolved. THE EARL OF POMFRET TO MRS. CLAYTON. Eastern, Aug. 5th, 1729. Madam, I have had so many and repeated instances of your goodness, that though it must be no small concern whenever I seem to encroach too much upon it, yet it is with more confidence that I presume to trouble you, than if I was not so well acquainted with your good nature. So it is natural for me to fly to you for advice and assistance, whenever anything arises, in which of myself I should be deficient. The cause of my taking this liberty, is a letter I received from Mr. Hervey by order of the Queen, and which indeed a good deal surprised me. You may remember, Madam, some time since, my telling you I had discharged one of the Queen's chair r men, u...