L30/12/35/214

Letter from Hugh Hume-Campbell (Lord Marchmont) to son Alexander Hume-Campbell, Lord Polwarth. Sent from Hemel Hempstead. Inflamation of foot is much abated.

24 Dec 1776

From: 1776 To: 1776

Reference to Alexander visiting 'Lord G.G.' Comments at length about the prevailing political situation. 'The most difficult part at all at present seems to be the conduct with the Court of France. Under the notion of showing spirit to bring another war upon us, must be a measure palpably injudicious; at the same time to give any signs of tameness where things cannot plausibly be winked at is yet worse - it is to bring on war in the worst manner attneded with shame and timidity.' 'You must give "Lord G.G." both a good opinion of your head and heart, and a desire to obtain your friendship. On any occasion you may have it is highly proper to ingratiate Tonyn with him.' 'I am sorry there should be any ground for censuring the conduct of Pringle, because he seemed to promise great things by his spirit in setting out last winter.'

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Hume-Campbell, Hugh,
Marchmont,
Hume-Campbell, Alexander,
Hume-Campbell, Hugh (3rd Earl of Marchmont),
Tonyn,
Pringle

family correspondence, general politics, France