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My dear Henry

Pray give my Love to your Daughter Matilda,¹ & tell her that I wish her a long life of happiness in the state which she is about to enter – I should much like to see her: and, if she comes to London next year, perhaps it may happen –

I am sorry that I was not at home when you called here. I seldom go out till late, & not far from home – but if you should return here, pray give me a line, & I will make a point of being at hand –

I have heard nothing of the ministerial arrangements yet – Lord John & Lord Palmerston seem determined to fight it out;² and, if I could feel sure that their Government would be a strong one, I should wish them success.

Pray remember me very kindly to M^rs Talbot, ³ &

believe me Yours very affect^ly
C. Lemon

Burlington Hotel
Cork St
June 12^th