that distance I am of your Lordship's mind about Lord Morpeth whom I am acquainted with, and Hke much better then his father who, sufficiently vain of his quality and estate, is yet more puft up by a flattering party for their own ends. My Lady Betty Mountague at least fifty years old is going to be married to Sir James Mountague formerly Attorney General, and Lady Theodosia Hyde I believe you have heard is married to an Irish Mr, Blythe of a good estate, who will soon have enough of her if I can give any ghess. You never took notice of the foolish report of your wearing the Star before you were install'd. I say nothing of My Lord Harley's great match, because I believe your letters have been stuft with it. They say he is to be made earl of Newcastle.
September ii, 17 13.
It is hardly worth troubling your Lordship again soe soon, only to let you know that I was at your house at London and believe such a room as you design will be much better then the little building now standing there, and will not take off more of your light I met Mr. Ellison there who knows Mr. Launce and will speak to him about it when he comes to Town. I had the honour to wait upon Lady Anne your daughter who is extreamly thriven, but she was soe imploy'd in sucking that she would hardly vouchsafe me a look, at which I am soe disoblig'd that in revenge I wish her a brother.
[Peter Wentworth.]
Windsor, September 13, 17 13. Dear Brother,
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I hear some talk as if the Queen will stay here till after Christmas, and that the Parliament won't set till after that, and the' 'tis certain we have a great majority of torys, yet 'tis thought they will begin their meeting late and be up soon.
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