Letters and papers 1830-1839

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EMG [Elizabeth Mary Grosvenor, wife of Richard, Earl Grosvenor, later Duke of Westminster] to Lady Disbrowe, The Hague [wife of Sir Edward Cromwell Disbrowe, Minister Plenipotentiary to the Netherlands]: Animadverts on french novels especially the works of Balzac. Refers to the 'menage' of Mrs. W. and writer's dislike of 'bad gossip'. Remarks re various acquaintances. Is coming to terms with death of daughter. Refers to forthcoming marriage of nephew Fitzalan with second daughter of Sir. Edmond Lyons [Henry Granville, Lord Fitzalan m 1839 Augusta Mary, daughter of Sir Edmond Lyons, Bart.].