| Content Description | Thanks him for his letter; he would have replied earlier; he showed Sir George [Savile, 8th Baronet] the last letter; Sir George thanks him, and now knows of the dangers which exist at English universities; his guardians think he will go to Oxford and it is no use opposing them; however, Sir George still wishes to spend a few days in Leiden and thanks the [2nd] duke [of Portland] for his recommendation; reports that the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk visited them; he gave two plans of Hardwick, one in perspective and one geometrical, to the Duchess; he has done another for Sir George, and has taken great care because of all that he owes him; asks to be sent a few more 'francs', as there is uncertainty as to when the family will go to London. |