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He would not object to go out in the Coach with Him and his Brother, if I was there-- With regret I have heard of a proposition made by The King, to Dr. ^ [[addition]] [[underline]] John [[/underline]] [[/addition]] Willis & acceded to by Him, viz to permit his access to The Library. If such permission could be of real Service to Him, the convenience of others, should not be put in the least competition with it, but I am sure I can foretell the consequences of this Indulgence, should it take place. He will tumble the Books about without being able to give the Attention of many minutes to read any. He will no longer remain satisfied with his present Apartments. He will always be trying to come out to ours. Nor would this satisfy Him long; He would insist & expect to be allowed to upstairs to The Queens Apartment & a refusal would most assuredly drive Him to extremities. He absolutely is not at present quiet or settled enough for this Indulgence-- The King throughout this evening was high, easily piqued, & much inclined to be quarrelsome. He went to bed however quietly, promised to lay quick but said He would not sleep. His late hurries however & his Want of rest fortunately have cheated Him. He soon dropped to sleep & slept remarkably well-- [[underline]] Tuesday Janry 13th [[/underline]] His Majesty is reported this Morning to have slept 7 hours & a half last night without interruption which is a larger portion of sleep than He has ever had in general, when in health-- He awoke however