| Content Description | Complains of his treatment by the Princess's chaplains who 'speak of me as an obnoxious and dangerous person'; asks for the Bishop of London to intervene as they claim to be under his authority; reports that the Countess of Argyll has gone to Scotland; regrets all the trouble he causes her and tells her of the kindness of Mr Daranda, an English merchant in Amsterdam; comments favourably on the Duke of Savoy's defeat in Piedmont; explains why the Pope [Innocent XI] is not pleased with the King [James II].
Describes a naval encounter between the French and Dutch; discusses morale in England and Scotland; urges her not to dwell on 'that dismall subject which I see comes ever into your way upon the remotest hints' and to take pleasure in her children's education; comments on various ecclesiastical affairs and appointments; observes that he has studied the Princess' 'true character' and that she has excellent understanding and wit, sweet temper, modesty and gentleness 'and without any affectation she is a most extraordinary devout person'.
Dating on letter '1/11 June 86'. |