The Mary Hamilton Papers : Letter from Francis Napier, 8th Lord Napier, to Mary Hamilton
Napier, Francis Scott, 8th Lord
The Mary Hamilton Papers
<p style='text-align: justify;'>Letter from Francis Napier, 8th Lord Napier, to Mary Hamilton. He writes of business and of dining with the Duke of Portland. As the Duke had been the Secretary of State for the Home Department, he is hoping that he will be able to help him.</p><p style='text-align: justify;'>Napier adds a postscript to his letter dated 11 April noting that he has met with Mr Dundas and his business has been settled. Ministers have agreed to 'provide L[or]d Leven with an Equivalent on the Scotch Establishment'. The King's ratification is now all that is needed.</p><p style='text-align: justify;'>Dated at Suffolk Street.</p>