Footnote 17: The Histoire Ancienne, by Charles Rollin (1661-1741), Rector of the University of Paris.
The Princess Victoria to the King of the Belgians.
St. Leonards, 19th November 1834.
My dearest Uncle,—It is impossible for me to express how happy you have made me by writing so soon again to me, and how pleased I am to see by your very kind letter that you intend to write to me often. I am much obliged to you, dear Uncle, for the extract about Queen Anne, but must beg you, as you have sent me to show what a Queen ought not to be, that you will send me what a Queen ought to be.18
Might I ask what is the very pretty seal with which the letter I got from you yesterday was closed? It is so peculiar that I am anxious to know.
Believe me always, dear Uncle, your very affectionate, very dutiful, and very attached Niece,
Victoria.
Footnote 18: King Leopold had sent the Princess an extract from a French Memoir, containing a severe criticism of the political character of Queen Anne.
The King of the Belgians to the Princess Victoria.
Laeken, 2nd December 1834.