believe till I see. It was not intended to have named
the Duke of York in the Lords Justices, but for some reason which I
can't tell you, his name was inserted. They are to execute nothing
but absolute necessary measures, and to fill up no appointments
without communication with the King. Lord Londonderry accompanies
him to Hanover--all the family of the C----s also, which the
Duchess of Cambridge does not very much relish. I shall leave this
place on Saturday; therefore, if you write to me, direct to
Stanhope Street. I think of being at Brighton about Tuesday or
Wednesday.
Ever truly yours,
W. H. F.
The particulars, as I understand, of Sir Robert Wilson, are what is
stated in the papers; but they have the additional proof of his
having paid individuals for breaking up the road and intercepting
the hearse; I believe he has not even a feather to stand upon, the
facts are so strong against him. The King is to go to Waterloo, Sir
Andrew Barnard, Lord Francis Conyngham, Sir William Knighton, and
Sir B. Bloomfield are all that are at present appointed to
accompany him.
Adieu, my dear Lord,
Ever sincerely yours,
W. H. F.
The King quitted England to visit Hanover, embarking from Ramsgate, and
disembarking at Calais, whence the royal party proceeded by way of
Lisle to Brussels; then, attended by Prince Frederick of Holland, the
Duke of Wellington, and Lord Clancarty, he rode to the field of
Waterloo. It was a locality full of the deepest interest to the King,
increased by his Majesty having for his _cicerone_ the victor who had
made it so celebrated. The weather was bad, but it did not in the least
damp his Majesty's ardour, or make him abate his curiosity. He went
"into the little church of the village, examined all the tablets of
inscriptions upon the walls, then visited the willow-tree under which
was buried the shattered limb of Lord Anglesea, and seemed greatly
impressed with all around him." Nothing escaped him, he carefully
examined every position, and did not leave the field till he was master
of all the details of the battle.
The party then proceeded to Namur, thence to Aix-la-Chapelle, which
they reached on the 2nd of October, and entered the dominions of the
King of Prussia on the 4th; the royal suite consisting of forty horses,
besides the escort. Though the King's reception by the Prussians was
very satisf
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