Cold weather only increases the hardships experienced by the common people of France. Characterizations received of the Prince of Wales, who is now sole regent, indicate that he is a profligate man who enjoys food, wine and women. Since his connection with Mrs. Fitzherbert he has improved somewhat, but the young nobility generally avoid his company because of his coarse manners. It will be well for the peace of Europe if the King shows signs of recovery, thereby restraining the Prince from excesses, yet that the King does not completely recover. The calling of the States-general seems intended for the purpose of bringing the opinion and power of the third estate to bear on the privileges enjoyed by the nobility. In this the third estate received some support from the young and middle aged nobility. The third estate are themselves too heavily taxed to yield any further revenue to the King. Death of speaker of House of Commons further disrupts political life of England. Ready to proceed with the redemption of Algerian captives and the extension of support through the General of the Mathurian order.
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United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829