Harriet Granville 
Letters of Harriet, Countess Granville, 1810-1845 [PDF ebook] 
Edited by Her Son the Hon. F. Leveson Gower

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Dearest sister, — I know not what to think of poli tics. Parliament so near meeting. Events of such importance pending. How I wish there was another head to the body; something new, respected at the head! Lord Carlisle, or, if he would not, the Duke of Portland; and young Stanley, if used enough to busi ness, Chancellor of the Exchequer. In the Govern ment I want something to look to, to be (deg)admired for the present, and promising for the future. Whilst Goody remains, one can see nothing but ridicule justi fied, and failure apprehended. I do not fear the Ultras, because you have all such an opinion of the King’s stoutness. I fear nobody but Goody, and do not understand his imbecility. Your letters are most amusing. I see Windsor. What for Lady Conyngham out of spirits? I am curious to know. I am quite convinced that sense and spirit will carry us through this new I don’t know what.