The letters of Queen Victoria, vol. 1, 1837-1843

by Queen of Great Britain Victoria

Poor Lord Hill's death, though fully expected, will grieve you, as it has grieved us.

I am much amused at what you say about Charles, and shall tell it him, when I write to him. Believe me, always, your most affectionate Niece,

Victoria R.

Footnote 114: The infant Duc de Chartres.

Queen Victoria to Sir Robert Peel.

Windsor Castle, 19th December 1842.

The Queen is very desirous that something should be done for Major Malcolm¹¹⁵ (who was the bearer of "the news of Victory and Peace"), either by promotion in the Army or by any other distinction. He is a very intelligent and well-informed officer, and has been employed in China both in a Civil and Military capacity, and has made, and is going to make again, a long journey at a very bad time of the year, though suffering severely at this moment from ague.

Footnote 115: In such cases it has been usual to confer some distinction.

Queen Victoria to Sir Robert Peel.

Windsor Castle, 26th December 1842.