| Description | Letter written from 40 Prince's Gardens [London] dated 19 August. Chamberlain writes to Lady Dorothy [1826-1913] about his busy work schedule and holiday plans. He comments on her concerns for the future, then goes on to discuss current events including the new [Liberal] government, Asquith becoming Home Secretary [Henry Herbert Asquith, 1852-1928; Barrister; Home Secretary 1892-1895; Prime Minister 1908-1916], and the prospective marriage of the Duke [probably referring here to the Duke of York, later King George V, 1865-1936; m Princess Victoria Mary of Teck, 1893]. |