Briefwisseling en aantekeningen. Deel 1
(1934)–Willem Bentinck–
Auteursrecht onbekendDen Haag, 31 December 1744.(Kan plan van Engelsche reis niet uitvoeren. Ten deele particuliere redenen.) But besides that there are some other affairs which I cannot at present abandon, without incurring just reproach, till they are ended; one of which relates to pinch'd fingerGa naar voetnoot1). The situation I am in is so disagreable, as to the people I have to do or to contest with, that nothing could be more suitable to my taste and humour than passing some time in a place I have a vast affection for; even without the consideration of the pleasure of being with you, or of procuring you any; tho' my inclination to this is as strong, nay stronger than I can express it. So that you may be sure that nothing but difficultys which it is not in my power to overcome hinder me executing my design. I persist still in wishing to have it spoke of; that it may not appear sudden, nor mysterious when it does happen. I have a reason more at present, wishing to be personally acquainted with this Ministry. But all this must at present for a time be postponed ... I don't know what Lord Chesterfield's commission can beGa naar voetnoot2), he not being a military man. I hear too that he is to be Lord Lieut: of Ireland. If so, his stay here will not be long. And I should think that any message could be done by Mr. Trevor, as well as anybody else. We must see what time will bring forth ... ......To tell you the truth, except Jack and Mr. Sacre- | |
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laireGa naar voetnoot1), there are not three other people at the Hague, that contribute to my happiness and satisfaction, or whose personal and disinterested friendship I can rely on. Pray let Jack tell you who and what Monsieur Sacrelaire is, and you will be glad to know there is a man that your friends are so obliged to, and whose friendship and company are both useful and entertaining. |
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