You will, I am sure, be glad to hear, that a favourable change has been announced to me; and that I am reinstated in the King's household, and honoured with a gold key, as his Vice-Chamberlain—and I hope, in a few days, to be in parliament.
You have seen me in prosperity, and in adversity; and know how much I estimate worldly concerns, according to their influencing the opinion of my real friends. Friendship has borne me up in the most difficult times; and the general satisfaction which my friends express, on my promotion, renders me very happy at present: and, to make me more so, I have anticipated to my own mind the sincere satisfaction with which you will receive this news.
I should not flatter myself so far, if I was not very sincerely interested in your happiness; and, ever, affectionately your's,
C.F.G.
Letters
FROM
LADY HAMILTON
TO
THE HON. CHARLES GREVILLE,
Nephew of Sir William Hamilton.