The Creevey Papers
Earl of Essex to Thomas Creevey, 1 November 1834
“Belgrave Square, Nov. 1, 1834.
“How I envy you your visit to Howick; but alas! the
19th of this month I turn 76,‡ and must
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remain in my chimney corner.
Say all that is most kind and affectionate from me to
them all. I think the Glasgow meeting has ended well: Lambton* has only supported his original
principles, and Grey’s
letter, like everything he says and does, is sure to be just and dignified and
kind to Lambton. The operatives, also, deserve great credit for their
moderation in all their sentiments and opinions. Upon the whole I think
Grey will be satisfied, or at least think no harm has
been done. Whether there may not be some individuals in the country not quite
satisfied at all that is passed, is neither your business nor mine. Those who
make their own beds must sleep upon them. I hope you and others of your party
will do all you can to encourage Grey to come up to the
meeting. He must not remain out at grass, but show his high-mettled crest and
shining coat to throw the Tories into dismay at the very look of him.
“Yours ever,
John Burke (1786-1848)
Irish-born genealogist who wrote for the
Examiner and published
A General and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerage and Baronetage of
the United Kingdom (1826).
Thomas Creevey (1768-1838)
Whig politician aligned with Charles James Fox and Henry Brougham; he was MP for Thetford
(1802-06, 1807-18) Appleby (1820-26) and Downton (1831-32). He was convicted of libel in
1813.
Charles Grey, second earl Grey (1764-1845)
Whig statesman and lover of the Duchess of Devonshire; the second son of the first earl
(d. 1807), he was prime minister (1831-34).
