922. The same to the Earl of Hertford, May 1.-Conjectures as to the cause of 923. To Montagu, May 10.-Purchases of pictures from Penshurst 924. To Mann, May 14.-Entertainments given to the Duke of York in Italy- Mr. Conway deprived of all his employments-D'Eon's book-His slander 925. To the Earl of Hertford, May 27.-On the Earl's position, in consequence of 928. To the Earl of Hertford, June 8.-Lord Tavistock's courtship and marriage- 929. To Mann, June 8.-The vacant Red Ribbon-Mr. (afterwards Sir William) 931. To the same, July 16.-Life of Lord Herbert'-Lady Temple's poems 933. To Zouch, July 21.-Harte's 'Gustavus' 934. To Cole, July 21.-'Life of Lord Herbert' 247 - 935. To Mann, July 27.-The Duke of York-Lady Temple-D'Eon found 936. To Grosvenor Bedford, July 30.-The Manns-Transmitting money for poor 938. To Mann, Aug. 13.—Dearth of news-Turk's Island-Abrupt return of the Duke of York-Death of Sir John Bernard and Mr. Legge-Stanislaus II. 939. To Montagu, Aug. 16.—A very Hollander in cleanliness 940. To the Earl of Hertford, Aug. 27.-Death of Mr. Legge-Seizure of Turk's Island-Visit to Sion-Ministerial changes-Murder of the Czar Ivan-Mr. Conway's dismission-Generous offer of the Earl-Farewell to politics-Lord Mansfield's violence against the press-Conduct of the Duke of Bedford-Overtures to Mr. Pitt-Recluse life of their Majesties -Court economy-Dissensions in the House of Grafton-Nancy Parsons- 944. To Dr. Birch, Sept. 3.-Thanks for the copy of a letter from Sir William 945. To the Earl of Hertford, Oct. 5. Madame de Boufflers and Oliver 946. To Conway, Oct. 5.-Unfavourable state of public affairs-Reflections on his 948. To Conway, Oct. 13.-Death of the Duke of Devonshire-His bequest to 949. To Mann, Oct. 21.-London deserted-Death of the Duke of Devonshire- 950. To Conway, Oct. 29.-Mourning for the Duke of Devonshire-Reply of a 951. To the Earl of Hertford, Nov. 1.-The Duke of Devonshire's legacy to Mr. Conway-Lady Harriet Wentworth's marriage with her footman- 955. To Mann, Nov. 15.-Death of Churchill the poet-His literary character- 956. To the Earl of Hertford, Nov. 25.-The Opera-Manzoli-Elisi-Tenducci- 958. To Montagu, Dec. 16.-State of the town-Mr. Dunning's pamphlet- 959. To Mann, Dec. 20.-Mr. Yorke-Death of Dr. Stone, Primate of Ireland, . . 307 962. To Mann, Jan. 13.-Opening of Parliament-The Address-Mr. Conway 964. To the same, Jan. 27.-Debates on the army estimates-Sir William Pyn- sent's legacy to Mr. Pitt-Duel between Lord Byron and Mr. Chaworth— Lady Townshend's arrest-' Castle of Otranto'-Mrs. Griffiths's 'Platonic 965. To Mann, Feb. 11.-Debate on the question of General Warrants-The 966. To the Earl of Hertford, Feb. 12.-Debates on the American Stamp Act- Petition of the perriwig-makers-Almack's new Assembly-room-Williams the reprinter of 'The North Briton' pilloried-Wretched condition of the 967. To Montagu, Feb. 19.-Congratulations on his health and cheerful spirits- 968. To Cole, Feb. 28.-Planting and gardening-Publication of 'The Castle of 969. To the same, March 9.- Origin of 'The Castle of Otranto' Caution to his 510 970. To Dr. Joseph Warton, March 16.-With a copy of 'The Castle of Otranto' 972. To the Earl of Hertford, March 26.-Count de Guerchy's pretended con- 974. To Montagu, April 5.-'Siege of Calais '-Bon-mots-Quin and Bishop 975. To the Earl of Hertford, April 7.-The King's rapid recovery-Fire at Gun- 976. To Mason, April 17.-Thanks for his good opinion of The Castle of 977. To the Earl of Hertford, April 18.-The King's recovery-Proceedings on the Regency Bill-Enmity between Lord Bute and Mr. Grenville- Rumoured changes-State of parties-Lord Byron's acquittal-The Duke of Cumberland's illness-Daffy's Elixir-Poor Bill-Lord Hinchinbrook's 343 981. To the Earl of Hertford, May 12.-Proceedings in the House of Commons on the Regency Bill-The Princess Dowager excluded from the Regency. 982. To Mann, May 14.-Trial of Lord Byron for killing Mr. Chaworth in a duel -His acquittal-Strange situation of public affairs-Bon-mot of Monsieur Chavigny-Precariousness of the King's health-Provision for a regency— Party contest on this subject-Mr. Stanley--Marriage of Sir Horace 983. To the Earl of Hertford, May 20.-The King forbids the Parliament to be prorogued-The Duke of Cumberland ordered to form a new administration --Failure of the Duke's negociation with Mr. Pitt-Ministerial resignations -Humiliation of the Crown-Riots-Attack on Bedford-house-General spirit of mutiny and dissatisfaction-Extraordinary conduct of Mr. Pitt- Second tumult at Bedford-house-The King compelled to take back his Ministers-Reconciliation between Lord Temple and George Grenville- Mr. Conway restored to the King's favour-Extravagant terins dictated by the Ministers to the King-Stuart Mackenzie's removal-Ministerial 984. To Mann, May 25.-Eve of a civil war- Tumult by the weavers-The riot quelled The King's intention to dismiss his Ministers-Mr. Pitt's refusal of administration-The old Ministers retained-Terms demanded by them -Seeds of division and animosity-The Palace Pitti-Reflection-Mr. Wilkes-Churchill, Mr. Pitt, and Charles Townshend-Walpole's wish to 987. To Lady Hervey, June 11.-Apology for not writing-Regrets at being carried 988. To Mann, June 26.-Distracted state of the country-Season of faction- 989. To Montagu, June.-Contradicting a report of his dangerous illness 991. To the Countess of Suffolk, July 3.-State of his health-Lady Blandford 992. To the same, July 9.-The new Ministry-Conduct of Charles Townshend 993. To Montagu, July 11.-Change of the Ministry-The Rockingham Adminis- 994. To Mann, July 12.—Walpole afflicted with the gout-Liberty of the post— 995. To Montagu, July 28.- Reflections on loss of youth-Entrance into old age 996. To Mann, July 30.-False report respecting Sir Horace Mann-The new Opposition-Lord Hertford's arrival in town-Walpole's determination to 997. To Mann, Aug. 12.-Reflections on the gout-The Red Riband-Lord Sand- 999. To Mann, Aug. 27.-Representation to General Conway on behalf of Sir 1000. To Montagu, Aug. 31.—Dropping off and separation of friends-Pleasant anticipations from his visit to Paris-Revival of old ideas-Stupifying 394 1001. To the Earl of Strafford, Sept. 3.-Motives of his journey to Paris-Death |