preserved in the library of the British Museum, and runs as
follows:

"PORTSMOUTH, 21st May
(Eight in the Morning).

"I arrived here yesterday about two in the afternoon, and, as
soon as I had shifted myself, I went into, my wife's chamber,
whom I found in bed, by reason of a little cough and some
inclination to a fever: but I believe she will find herself very
well in the morning when she wakes. I can now only give you an
account of what I have seen abed, which, in short, is, her face
is not so exact as to be called a beauty, though her eyes are
excellent good, and not anything in her face that in the least
degree can shock one: on the contrary, she hath as much
agreeableness in her looks altogether as ever I saw; and if I
have any skill in physiognomy, which I think I have, she must be
as good a woman as ever was born. Her conversation, as much as I
can perceive, is very good, for she has wit enough, and a most
agreeable voice. You would wonder to see how well acquainted we
are already. In a word, I think myself very happy; for I am
confident our two humours will agree very well together. I have
no more to say: my Lord Lieutenant will give you an account of
the rest."

The king was attended by Lord Sandwich during this interview, and
his lordship, in a letter addressed to the lord chancellor,
informed him the meeting between his majesty and the infanta.
"hath been with much contentment on both sides, and that we are
like to be very happy in their conjunction." Next morning the