[Thomas Waters, R.M., to his wife. Elizabeth]
Addressed to Mrs W….. 21 Mu…… …..
Stamped EPO AP-9 1833
[The top half of this letter has been cut off. The next letter, of 28 March 1833, explains that it was a “five pound Draft on my Agent”. An unused Draft exists at the top of the letter of 21 July 1827 from Thomas Waters, R.M., to his wife.]
(5th March 1833)
……30th Jany. Arrived the King of Greece in H.M.S.Madagascar; the next day the Officers of the French, Russian, and English Squadron had the honour of being presented to His Majesty, on board the Frigate, by their respective Flag Officers- 6th Feby. The King landed in state, and was received with enthusiastic greeting; His Majesty will be eighteen next June; he is tall, for his age, his figure is good, and his mien elegant and dignified; his face is full with a rather large mouth; his countenance, although not handsome, is exceedingly agreeable; the Greeks are delighted with him, but His Majesty not being of age to govern his Kingdom, that duty devolves on a Regency- I remain My Dearest Love your Most Affectionate Husband
Thos. Waters