We came here to be _quiet_ for a few days, as this place is so very private.
The Baroness will write to Lord Gainsborough to say that I wish much you would take Lady Lyttelton's waiting, which begins on 23rd of November.
The Prince begs to be kindly named to you, and I to Fanny and your brother, and pray believe me always, dearest Lady Gainsborough, ever yours most affectionately, VICTORIA R.
Pray thank Fanny for her kind letter.
[Footnote 88: Formerly, as Lady Barham, a Lady of the Bedchamber.

Lord Barham had been created Earl of Gainsborough in the course of the year (1841).] [Pageheading: LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S DEPARTMENT] _Queen Victoria to Sir Robert Peel._ _7th September 1841._ The Queen wishes that Sir Robert Peel would mention to Lord De la Warr[89] that he should be very particular in always naming to the Queen any appointment he wishes to make in his department, and always to take her pleasure upon an appointment before he settles on them; this is a point upon which the Queen has always laid great stress.
This applies in great measure to the appointment of Physicians and Chaplains, which used to be very badly managed formerly, and who were appointed in a very careless manner; but since the Queen's accession the Physicians and Chaplains have been appointed only for merit and abilities, by the Queen herself, which the Queen is certain Sir Robert Peel will at once see is a far better way, and one which must be of use in every way.

Sir Robert Peel may also tell Lord De la Warr that it is unnecessary for him to appear in uniform, as the Queen always dispenses with this in the country.

This applies also to the Ministers, who the Queen does not expect or wish should appear in uniform at Councils which are held in the country.

The Queen concludes that it will be necessary to hold a Council some time next week to swear in some of the new Officers who are not Privy Councillors; but Sir Robert Peel will be able to tell the Queen when he thinks this will be necessary.
[Footnote 89: See _ante_, p 156.( Ch.