Oh! my dearest Uncle, I am sure if you knew _how_ happy, how blessed I feel, and how _proud_ I feel in possessing _such_ a perfect being as my husband, as he is, and if you think that you have been instrumental in bringing about this union, it must gladden your heart! How happy should I be to see our child grow up _just_ like him! Dear Pussy travelled with us and behaved like a grown-up person, so quiet and looking about and coquetting with the Hussars on either side of the carriage.

Now adieu! Ever your devoted Niece, VICTORIA R.
[Pageheading: THE APPROACHING CHRISTENING] _Viscount Melbourne to Queen Victoria._ CASTLE HOWARD, _22nd December 1841._ ...

Lord Melbourne will consider himself most highly honoured by being invited to the christening, and will hold himself in readiness to attend, whenever it may take place.

He has written to Mr Anson in answer to the letter which he received from him this morning.

Lord Melbourne has been obliged to consent to receive an address from Derby, and has fixed Monday the 27th inst.