[The Letters of Queen Victoria, Volume 1 (of 3), 1837-1843) by Queen Victoria]@TWC D-Link bookThe Letters of Queen Victoria, Volume 1 (of 3), 1837-1843) CHAPTER IX 17/83
It must be confessed that it is less frequent than could be wished for the good of mankind, but when it does exist, there is something delightful to a generous heart like yours in this sacred tie, in this attachment for better for worse, and I think the English Church service expresses it in a simple and touching manner. I was happy to see that the Addresses of both Houses of Parliament were voted in a decent and becoming way.
How mean people are! If they had not seen the public at large take a great interest in your marriage and show you great affection, perhaps some would again have tried to bring on unpleasant subjects.... My letter is grown long; I will therefore conclude it with the expression of my great affection for your dear self.
Ever, my most beloved Victoria, your devoted Uncle, LEOPOLD R. [Pageheading: POPULAR ENTHUSIASM] _Viscount Melbourne to Queen Victoria._ _6th March 1840._ ...
As your Majesty has by your Lord Chamberlain permitted plays to be acted on Wednesdays and Fridays in Lent, it would be condemning yourself if you did not go to see them if you like to do so.... ...
Lord Melbourne is much pleased to hear that your Majesty and the Prince liked _The School for Scandal_.
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