friend of yours, has contributed everything in his power with the Secretary of the Duke of York, and has eulogised in the most flattering manner the brilliant talents of both young gentlemen. He assures me that they are really charming, and noted over the whole country for their politeness and elegant manners.

I hope that this letter will find Captain de Salaberry in better health; the care of his tender mother and yours cannot fail to reestablish it speedily. On thinking how fatal those Islands are to the health and lives of so many brave men, one cannot but regret their possession. Pray assure the dear invalid of my most tender regard.

I am very happy to learn that Madame de Salaberry, (alias "Ma Souris") enjoys such good health. It will not fail to give me great satisfaction when I shall hear of the marriage of my three young friends, to whom I send a thousand loves.

Adieu, dear and ever dear de Salaberry, I have only a minute left to dress and go out. It is go and come from morning till night. call you a hole-the greatest and most beautiful city in the world—but every place has its drawbacks. Your sincere friend,

Ah! London, I will not

J. DE ST. LAURENT.

I have but time to add, that Maurice and Chevalier are now both Lieutenants in my regiment (the Royals) and that they must repair to England as quickly as possible to join their Battalion. For the present both are attached to the second, but I flatter myself before they shall arrive, they will be attached, at least, for the present to the third, the services of which are limited to the British Isles. I wish to give you this information myself, believing that you will be more gratified in receiving the news from me, than from any one else.

Adieu, dear de Salaberry. Receive for yourself and wife, the assurance of the esteem of your devoted and affectionate.

A. M. M. de Salaberry,

Beauport.

EDWARD.

In connexion with these letters, the following extract is given from a Quebec Journal :

On Saturday, 15th June, a dinner was given at the Union Tavern, by the Officers of the 1st and 2nd Battalion Canadian Militia, to Maurice Rock de Salaberry, Esq., late Adjutant of the 1st Battalion at present Lieut., in the 2nd Battalion Royals, for the purpose of congratulating him on his new promotion, as well as wishing him and his two brothers a good voyage, they being on the eve of their de

parture for Great Britain. The other guests were Col. de Salaberry, Col. D'Estimauville, Capt. de Salaberry of the 60th Regt., and Lieut. Lewis de Salaberry of the first Royals. Lieut. M. R. de Salaberry appeared with the gold medal, which was last summer presented to him by the Officers of the 1st Batt., in acknowledgment of his zeal and attention in instructing them in the military art.

"Before the dinner an officer of the 1st Batt. rose and addressing Lieut. M. R. de Salaberry, prayed him in the names of the officers present to accept anew the thanks of the Battalion, who could not see his departure without regret, were they not persuaded that a more brillant career was open to him in which he would have an opportunity of proving to the mother country, the zeal and loyalty by which Canadian subjects are actuated.

"The answer of Lieut. de Salaberry was modest. He said: He did not deserve the honor which he that day received, but he assured his friends that he would use his best endeavors to render himself worthy of the sentiments they entertained in his favor, and that he should ever be mindful of the happiness he at that moment felt.'

"After dinner the usual loyal toasts were given, concluding with this sentiment :- Our three Cadets, may they do honor to their country, and prove to Great Britain, that His Majesty has no better defenders of his crown than his Canadian subjects.'

The three brothers sailed for England on the 26th June following.

Whilst he was thus actively engaged in advancing the fortunes of this family, his own affairs gave him unceasing anxiety, and while he was urging his own peculiar claims, he with that freedom from selfishness for which he was ever distinguished, undertook to bring under the notice of the Minister the position of his younger brothers, (the Duke of York excepted,) and to point out how inadequate the Parliamentary allowance of £12,000 per annum was to keep up the appearance which was expected from Princes of the Blood, in consequence of the enormous rise in every article since the passing of the grant. After repeated interviews the Duke was authorized to inform his brothers, that their Parliamentary income would at the opening of next session be raised to £18,000 per annum clear of all deduction. Certain other perquisites were also promised, or a commutation in

Lieu thereof.

At the same time Mr. Pitt repeated his pledge, that the special claim of the Duke of Kent should be considered as exclusive of the general arrangements, observing: That he was fully aware of the hardship of H. R. Highness' situation and of the difficulties that pressed upon him, and fully admitting the justice of assisting him to get over them.”

Death suddenly put an end to the possibility of performance on the part of Mr. Pitt, who was a just and honorable man, and meant to carry out faithfully what he promised; and the Duke was again left to begin negotiations anew with the Grenville administration.

Before closing this chapter it must be stated that on the 5th September, 1804, His Majesty promoted him to the rank of Field Marshal.

CHAPTER X.

Grenville Administration-Arrival of three de Salaberrys-Recruiting for Royals-Sir George Prevost.

1805 AND 1806.

KENSINGTON PALACE,

3rd September, 1805.

MY DEAR DE SALABERRY,-Our young men have arrived fresh, vigorous and in good health. I will not attempt to express to you the pleasure I had in receiving them. Captain de Salaberry is as usual, very well, but the two Cadets, both of whom I last saw when so small, are to me perfect wonders. The Duke being at Weymouth with the Royal Family, I myself had the pleasure of doing the honors of Kensington Palace, and I hope they are quite satisfied with the friendly and cordial manner in which I acquitted myself.

Captain de Salaberry, in whom I am happy to recognise the true son of his father, has had the gallantry to say to me, that he found no change in me, I have not failed to let him know I was much pleased with the good intention, which led him to pay a compliment so agreeable to a lady, after an absence of ten years. The tall Maurice and the amiable Chevalier, (your living picture) also said they would have recognized me. My dear de Salaberry, you see they are made for the world, and they will be successful without doubt.

Our dear Duke did not fail to see them immediately on his return, and partook of my enthusiasm in regard to them; he has arranged with them their journey to Scotland, where they will repair immediately by sea. Captain de Salaberry will remain with us during the three months he proposes to remain in England, but till such time as we have a vacant room at Kensington, the Duke has asked him in the meantime (which will not be long) to mess every day with

us.

It is a very fortunate thing for Maurice and Chevalier, that your old friend Colonel Hardyman is at the head of their regiment, (the Royal Scotch), for he is ever grateful for the politeness he received from Madame de Salaberry, and will not fail to be very friendly, and as he is just married he will have greater opportunities of shewing attentions. many

them

I have also recommended them myself to

Mrs. Hardyman, an amiable person who will be very useful to them, so everything is safe and perfectly well.

You may believe that I put question on question to these three amiable sons of yours, and I have learnt with pleasure that my dear "Souris," my little friends, and my godson, are enjoying brilliant health. Master Edward will, I flatter myself, be lucky enough, for he has made a fortunate entrance into the world, His Royal Highness having already nominated him as a cadet at Woolwich, and you must send him to us next year, when he shall have completed his fourteenth anniversary.

The letters of your sons for you, my dear de Salaberry, being already here, I am again prevented for want of time, to write you at leisure, but this I again promise to do on the first opportunity. Believe me in the meantime, dear de Salaberry, Your sincere friend,

A. M. M. De Salaberry,

&c., &c., &c.

J. DE. ST. Laurent.

P. S.-Kiss a thousand times my dear "Souris" and my charming girls. I find on reading over my letter that I forgot to say, that your sons dined with us yesterday. Pray assure Mr. Thomas, to whom present my compliments, that I did not forget to deliver your message to the Duke, who appears well disposed to comply with his wish, and I believe his son will be immediately appointed."

KENSINGTON PALACE,

October 1st, 1805.

MY DEAR FATHER,-I wrote by the last packet of the extreme good fortune that awaited me as soon as my brothers went to Scotland. I am now established in His Royal Highness' family, and to attempt describing to you the astonishing attention paid me by Madame de St. Laurent would be impossible. I have now been with them about a fortnight, and surely nothing more satisfying to my feelings could have happened, and I think you will feel on this occasion as I do myself-sensations the most pleasing. I hope that when you write to them you will touch on this subject, and mention how great are my sentiments of gratitude for all the favors they have had the goodness to confer on me. Madame is really a sweet woman, and is as handsome as ever. The Duke and herself seem amazingly attached to you, and would I am convinced had they a proper opportunity, do everything to serve you. But the Duke has not that influence which, as a Prince of the Blood, he might be supposed to have, and yet he is undoubtedly far more correct in his conduct than any of his Royal brothers.

Independent of the honor of accompanying the Duke and Madame de St. Laurent to the play, they have given me the privilege of going to their box by myself whenever I please. This is great attention