owthers, &c.,
would resent in a manner which would be inconvenient.

Ever affectionately yours,

C. W. W.

Although the current of politics seemed to be getting smoother, much
uneasiness existed at Court in consequence of the King's state of
health, which is thus described:--

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

Brighton, April 4, 1823.

MY DEAR DUKE,

I came here for a few days during the Easter, fortunately after the
Pavilion party had broken up, or probably I should not have found a
room at the hotel. I merely write to give you the gossip of the
King; the papers would make you believe he is quite well, but
_tout au contraire_, he has appeared not more than twice or
three times, and for the last three days has been in his bed. He
held his Council yesterday in bed, and during this last visit of
the Duke of York, he has never been out of his bed or bedroom. You
may rely upon it he is most extremely unwell, and I take it to be a
complete break up; he is low to a degree, and his expressions
yesterday, while the Council were sitting in his bedroom, were most
melancholy. The Council consisted of Lord Bathurst, Colchester,
Conyngham, Becket, and Vice-Chancellor, who was here by accident. I
suppose if they had wanted another they would have sent for me.
There is no party at the Pavilion, and everything looks glum and
melancholy.

Ever, &c.,

W. H. F.

THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON TO THE DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM.

London, April 10, 1823.

MY DEAR DUKE,

I imagine that Lord Liverpool's statement of Monday will scarcely
be allowed to pass off without reply. Indeed it will afford a fine
opportunity for dealing in general assertion and declamation. But
if it should, I imagine that the Opposition will be the side to fix
upon the time and nature of any ulterior proceeding. We don't
propose to make any further proposition. Indeed, I doubt the
expediency and propriety of doing what we are about to do without
previous motion.

I don't recollect Mr. Henry Murray. But that is not surprising,
considering that there are so many in the same situation who apply
to me.

I hear that the King is now better. Could you not write to Sir W.
Knighton, and recommend to his attention your course of regimen,
&c.? He is not now the King's medical adviser