Would you graciously enquire, for I should not like it to be lost.
Forgive my writing such a letter so full of _myself_.

Ever, dearest Uncle, your devoted Niece, VICTORIA R.
[Pageheading: THE PRINCE'S SECRETARY] _Queen Victoria to the Prince Albert._ WINDSOR CASTLE.
_The 22nd._--I have but little time to write.

The Duchess of Sutherland is here, who admires you much, and is very sympathetic....
_The 23rd._--Your letter of the 15th just received.

I will now answer at once.

_It is, as you rightly suppose, my greatest, my most anxious wish to do everything most agreeable to you, but I must differ with you respecting Mr Anson....