after you had come to the decision of separating yourself from all
official connexion; nor do I think that under such a declaration
Charles Wynn could doubt of the line which he so promptly and
honourably adopted. Indeed, I must fully agree with you in
applauding his feelings towards you and his friends. I am rejoiced
that no new arrangements take place in your political relations
with the Government, for I am persuaded the best, the most
advantageous, and most popular state in which your interests can
stand, for some time at least, is by remaining perfectly quiet, and
suffering public discussion on men and parties and official
situations to be diverted to other quarters. We had our full share
last Session, and let Mr. Canning, if he chooses to commence his
career by Cabinet intrigue, have the full benefit of it; no change
would at this moment occur in your party without incurring (whether
true or false) the charge of official rapacity on the one hand, or
a want of common gratitude on the other.

The King is arrived at the Cottage with his _usual_ party, and I
understand remains about three weeks: he sees nobody as yet, but is
reported to be very well and in good spirits; he was at chapel
yesterday, and is driving in the Park every day.

Ever, my dear Duke,

Most faithfully yours,

W. H. FREMANTLE.

THE RIGHT HON. W. H. FREMANTLE TO THE DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM.

Brighton, Nov. 5, 1822.

MY DEAR DUKE,

Charles Wynn wrote to me to say he wished to come and lay before
the King Lord Amherst's appointment to sign, thinking it would be a
good occasion of presenting himself for an audience, and I strongly
recommended him to do so, though it was uncertain how he might take
it; however, nothing could have been better received. The King has
not appeared since he has been here, now ten days, and has confined
himself to his room under a slight affection of gout, for which he
is taking Wilson's medicine, but he received him most graciously,
talked for an hour and a half, and Wynn came away delighted. I am
quite happy that he came down for the purpose. I can't make out
exactly how matters stand at the Pavilion. The Regnante has not yet
arrived. He has been quite alone, literally, with Lord Conyngham
and Sir W. Knighton, and not another person. It is said she has
taken