As at present no doubt seems to be entertained of Prince Leopold's accepting the sovereignty of Greece, would you have any objection to write to him concerning me?
I should be very happy to go to Greece in his service.

I do not wish to go in a civil or domestic capacity, and I have, moreover, no doubt that all such situations have been long since filled up; I wish to go in a military one, for which I am qualified by birth and early habits.

You might inform the Prince that I have been for years on the Commander-in-Chief's List for a commission, but that I have not had sufficient interest to procure an appointment.

One of my reasons for wishing to reside in Greece is, that the mines of Eastern Literature would be acceptable to me.

I should soon become an adept in Turkish, and would weave and transmit to you such an anthology as would gladden your very heart.