How did the Queen receive you? What was the general effect of her visit? Was it well managed? Does she show any turn for metaphysics? Have you had much company in the Highlands?
Mrs. Sydney and I are both in fair health,—such health as is conceded to moribundity and caducity.
Horner applied to me, and I sent him a
long letter upon the subject of his brother, which he likes, and means to
publish in his Memoirs. He
seeks the same contribution from Jeffrey. Pray say to Jeffrey that he ought to
send it. It is a great pity that the subject has been so long deferred. The
mischief has all pro-
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We have the railroad now within five miles. Bath in two hours, London in six,—in short, everywhere in no time! Every fresh accident on the railroads is an advantage, and leads to an improvement. What we want is, an overturn which would kill a bishop, or, at least, a dean. This mode of conveyance would then become perfect. We have had but little company here this summer. Luttrell comes next week. I have given notice to the fishmongers, and poulterers, and fruit-women! Ever, dear Murray, your sincere friend,
