Mrs Spencer-Stanhope. February 27th, 1810.
London is not yet gay. Of Politicks, whether the present Ministers can stand seems doubtful. Lord Chatham in his examination throws blame on the Navy; his having presented a paper to the King without any communication with the other Ministers, has made sad work. The business in the House is every day, and all day, and all night.
I have not seen any of your friends yet. Miss Acklom is not yet come.
The body of Mr Eden [22] is found, & though he had been so long in the
water, some Bank Notes were found perfect in his pocket.
Sir T. Gascoigne [23] and Sir C. Turner [24] both dead, the former has
left his fortune to the Olivers, and failing them and their issue to
Lord Fitzwilliam—very distant, if any relation.
Sir C. Turner, his house, stud, and plate at Newmarket to his groom
there; everything else, for ever, to Lady Turner.
Honoria Blake has married Captain Cadogan—amiable and poor. Lord and
Lady Barnard to live at the Duchess of Bolton's old house—the two
Lords of that name so near will make a confusion.
March 20th, 1810.
There are more girls of high fashion just come out than has been known
for many years.
London, I never knew so dull…. I hear of no matches, the flirtations
have not yet begun.
March 27th, 1810.