He answers on behalf of the
Duchess of Buccleuch and gives the agent's name at Boughton where the picture of
King Edward VI is, he has written to the agent saying that the picture will be applied for by the
Royal Academy; the
Holbein at Dalkeith will also be delivered; he hopes to see this year's winter exhibition; provides his opinions on
Gladstone's political position in relation to religion, the
Duke says little on the matter.