In his marriage he was fortunate. Theresa Pratviel [known as Sarah] was the daughter of a wealthy French Huguenot émigré. Sparkling with energy and imagination and noted for her charm, she shared her husband's humanitarian and political ideas; and the two enjoyed as household friends some of the first Whig lights of the day— statesmen, publicists, men of letters".
In his marriage, he was fortunate. Theresa Pratviel [known as Sarah], daughter of a wealthy French Huguenot refugee, had great energy and creativity and was known for her charm. She shared her husband's humanitarian and political views; and the two enjoyed as household friends some of the earliest Whig luminaries—statesmen, publicists, literary figures".