Catalogue description "True copies of letters to and from Basil Earl of Denbigh commencing in the year 1758"

CR2017/C243/p.1 From Earl Temple in Pall Mall, 10 January 1758: the illness of Lady Denbigh, ?Isabella (de Yong). His willingness to act as Lord Denbigh's proxy. The Seven Years' War.

Original C283

CR2017/C243/p.2 From the same, 25th April 1759: about politics, including mention of Pitt.

Original C268/4

CR2017/C243/p.3 The 6th Earl of Denbigh as Colonel of Warwicks. Militia in Salisbury to Lord Barrington, Secretary at War, 5 August 1759: on the preparation of his troops for service.

Original C268/5

CR2017/C243/p.3 From Lord Barrington in Cavendish Square, 8th August 1759: answering the above letter.

Original C268/6

CR2017/C243/p.4 From Secretary Pitt, in London, 7 August 1759: on the encampment of the Lord Denbigh's battalion.

Original: C330/16

CR2017/C243/p.5 From Lord Barrington in Cavendish Square, 8th October 1759: on sending Lord Denbigh's regiment to Hilsea Barracks which he maintains is not unhealthy now.

CR2017/C243/p.6 From Lord Ligonier, Commander-in-Chief, in London, 30th November 1759: on the inconveniences to the regiment if a certain officer is allowed to resign his commission.

CR2017/C243/p.6 From Holles, Duke of Newcastle, First Lord of the Treasury, at Newcastle House, 22 December 1759: he has not been able to get the King's full consent to a matter, the subject of which is not disclosed.

Original : C268/7

CR2017/C243/p.7 From same at Claremont, 5 January 1760: he has not yet renewed his application to the King on the above matter.

Original: C268/8

CR2017/C243/p.7 From Thomas Bradshaw, Under Secretary at War, at the War Office, 22 May 1761: The 6th Earl of Denbigh's regiment and the progress of war.

CR2017/C243/p.8 From the same, at the War Office, 28 May 1761: on the movement of militia forces.

CR2017/C243/p.8 From Earl Temple, Lord Privy Seal, at Stowe, 16 June 1761: the English acquisition of Belle Ile; an invitation to Stowe.

CR2017/C243/p.9 From the same, Sunday night, on the Earl of Denbigh's taking office.

Original: C268/17

CR2017/C243/p.9 From the Earl of Bute, Secretary of State, in London, 2 September 1761: his sorrow at his absence from the Queen's wedding. Lord Denbigh's appointment as carver at the coronation.

Original: C242/16

CR2017/C243/p.10 To Earl Temple on his resignation of the Privy Seal, from Newnham, 8 October 1761: his surprise at Temple's and Pitt's resignation of the seals; he wishes to know their reasons for he feels that as an officer he should resign too.

Original: C268/14

CR2017/C243/p.10-11 From the same in Pall Mall, 13 October 1761: answering the above: Lord Temple resigned because he and Pitt were overborne by the allies on the question of the war and of the terms of future peace. Pitt has been given a pension and his wife has been made Baroness of Chatham.

Original: C268/15

CR2017/C243/p.12 From the Earl of Bute, Secretary of State, in London, November, in answer to Lord Denbigh's letter expressing his dissatisfaction on Pitt's and Temple's resignation: his opposition to Pitt; the militia.

CR2017/C243/p.12 From Lord Chancellor Hardwicke in Grosvenor Square, 21 November 1761: about a dispute which Lord Denbigh, as Master of the Harriers and Foxhounds, had with the Duke of Newcastle concerning the King's Liveries.

Original: C242/19

CR2017/C243/p.13 From Earl Temple at Stowe, 27 December 1761: complimentary; his hopes of a visit.

Original C268/16

CR2017/C243/p.13 From the Earl of Bute, Secretary of State, undated: his congratulations on the birth of a son, [Charles].

CR2017/C243/p.14 From the same, First Lord of the Treasury, in London, 29 August 1762: the Treasury is in a good financial position. His happiness at Lord Denbigh's support.

CR2017/C243/p.14 From the same, in London, 13 October 1762: on the need which the King sees to include Mr. Fox in the Cabinet, to appoint Mr. Grenville as 1st Commissioner of Admiralty and to give Lord Halifax the Northern Seals.

Original: C268/19

CR2017/C243/p.15 From same in London, 30 October 1762: Parliament is prorogued until 26th.

Original: C268/20

CR2017/C243/p.15 From the same in London, 12 November 1762: the office of postmaster is already promised elsewhere.

CR2017/C243/p.15 From Sir John Cust, Speaker of the House of Commons, in the House of Commons, 9 December 1762: on the resolution of the Commons thanking the Militia for its services.

Original C268/21

CR2017/C243/p.16 From the Earl of Northumberland, Chamberlain to Queen at Northumberland House, 26 January 1763: on the appointment of Lord Denbigh's first cousin, William Feilding, as Gentleman Usher in Queen's Privy Chamber.

Original: C268/22

CR2017/C243/p.16 From the Earl of Bute, 1st Lord of Treasury, 4 April 1763: the appointment of Lord Denbigh as Lord of the Bedchamber.

Original: C242/17

CR2017/C243/p.16 From the Earl of Huntingdon, Groom of the Stole, 6 April 1763: on the same subject as above.

Original: C268/23

CR2017/C243/p.17 From the Earl of Egremont, Secretary of State, in Whitehall, 14 July 1763: on the King's acceptance of Lord Denbigh's address on the peace.

Original: C242/22

CR2017/C243/p.17 From George Grenville Esq., 1st Lord of Treasury, in Downing Street, 18 July 1763: on the conferment of offices and the Wilkes Affair.

Original: C268/24

CR2017/C243/p.18 From the Earl of Bute, in London, 1 October 1763: on his resignation as 1st Lord of the Treasury.

CR2017/C243/p.18 From the same in Luton Park, Monday morning: complimentary. Political - his support for the measure concerning writers of libels.

CR2017/C243/p.18 From Sir Francis Skipwith Bt., at Newbold Revel, 11 December 1763: about the county [Warwickshire] representative in Parliament.

CR2017/C243/p.19 To the same, from Newnham, 13 December 1763: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.19 From the Earl of Sandwich, Secretary of State, in Whitehall, 25 September 1764: on prospective clients for office. The political position is good; "there is not the least foundation for the report of Mr Pit's gaining ground".

Original: C268/25

CR2017/C243/p.20 From George Grenville, 1st Lord of Treasury, in Downing Street, 18 October 1764: The Postmaster (Lord Trevor) has no desire to quit that office. Grenville's surprise that Lord Denbigh should want this office.

Original: C268/26

CR2017/C243/p.20 From Lord Craven on the vacancy which happened in Warwickshire on the writer's becoming a Peer, 1st January, 1765: Sir F. Skipwith's approval of Mr. Bromley who would seem to be everyone's choice.

Original : C268/27

CR2017/C243/p.21 From the Earl of Sandwich, Secretary of State, in Whitehall, 18 March 1765: seeking his support for Sandwich's Turnpike Bill in the Lords. "His Majesty ... is perfectly recover'd ... his complaint was a slow fever with a cough and pain in his breast". Parliamentary opposition "is so low, that it scarcely deserves the name of a party".

Original: C268/28

CR2017/C243/p.21 From the Earl of Northington, Lord Chancellor, Sunday, 14th July 1765: assuring him that he is "safe both in the Harriers and Bed-Chamber" [Lord Rockingham was now taking over the government].

Original: C242/11

CR2017/C243/p.22 From Lord Camden, Chief Justice of Common Pleas, in Nottingham 15th July 1766: accepting Lord Denbigh's invitation to Newnham.

CR2017/C243/p.22 From the same in Warwick, 25 July 1766: he cannot come to Newnham. He is called to London: "I am pretty sure an Administration will be form'd with: t Ld. T." [Temple inserted in margin].

CR2017/C243/p.22 To the same on his appointment as Lord Chancellor, from Newnham, 2 August 1766.

Original: C268/29

CR2017/C243/p.23 From the same in Camden Place, 8 August 1766: on the new political alignments and Earl Temple: "the breach between him and Lord Chatham is the only misfortune that can befal me in my political connexions".

Original C330/20

CR2017/C243/p.23 To the Earl of Northington on his being made President of the Council, from Newnham, 2 August, 1766.

Original: C268/30

CR2017/C243/p.24 From the same at Grange, 10 August 1766: thanks for his congratulations.

CR2017/C243/p.24 From the Earl of Hertford, Lord Lieutenant of Warks., at Louston, 29 August 1766: Lord Hertford's son will take over the [Warks.] militia if Lord Denbigh tires of it.

CR2017/C243/p.24 To the same from Newnham, 8 September: resigning militia into the hands of Lord Beauchamp.

CR2017/C243/p.25 From the same at Louston, 12 September 1766: about his resignation.

CR2017/C243/p.25 From Lord Wentworth in Saville Row, 29 November 1766: on political changes.

CR2017/C243/p.25 From the same in Saville Row, Wednesday evening: on the changes of political offices.

CR2017/C243/p.26 From the same in Saville Row, Thursday, 4 December 1766: the new political officials. The bills which are coming up in Parliament.

CR2017/C243/p.26 From the same in Saville Row, 9 December 1766: the same topics as above.

CR2017/C243/p.27 To the same from Newnham, 20 December 1766: answering the last three letters.

CR2017/C243/p.27 From the same in Saville Row, 23 December 1766: concerning more political manoeuvring. The Indemnity Bill.

CR2017/C243/p.28 To the same from Newnham, 2 January 1767: on the political manoeuvres as before.

CR2017/C243/p.28 From the Duke of Grafton, 1st Lord of Treasury, in Grosvenor Square, February 1767: on the Earl of Denbigh's request for a small place for Samuel Jordan: the post of surveyor of windows has already been granted elsewhere.

CR2017/C243/p.29 To the same, 3 March in the afternoon: about the office for Thomas Holled (a connection of Lord Denbigh) of the receivership of Leicestershire.

CR2017/C243/p.29 From the same in Grosvenor Square, 4 March 1767: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.30 To the same Sunday evening, 8 March 1767: asking for his support in a Parliamentary matter.

CR2017/C243/p.30-1 From Thomas Underwood, Lieutenant of the Marines, in Barbados, 8 December 1766: on the favours bestowed on Underwood by Admiral Pye. "The inhabitants are building very fast, but I never saw so ruinous a place as Bridge-Town".

CR2017/C243/p.31 To Colonel John Burgoyne, 20 March 1767: asking for the discharge of Lockwood.

CR2017/C243/p.31 From the same in Hill Street, 20 March 1767: Lockwood can be discharged the day after His Majesty's review.

CR2017/C243/p.32 To the same from Margaret Street, 21 March 1767: his thanks.

CR2017/C243/p.32 From Vice-Admiral Thomas Pye in Barbados, 18 December 1766: complimentary.

CR2017/C243/p.33 To the same from Margaret Street, 28 March 1767: his compliments. The fluctuations of the political world.

CR2017/C243/p.34 From the Duke of Manchester, a Lord of the Bed-Chamber, 11 April 1767: as to the duty of waiting on the King.

CR2017/C243/p.34 To Sir Edward Hawke Kt., Lord of the Admiralty, from Margaret Street, 18 April 1767: asking for promotion for his cousin, Lieutenant William Feilding.

CR2017/C243/p.34 From the same in Bloomsbury Square, 18 April 1767: answering the above letter: he will help when this is possible.

CR2017/C243/p.35 To Lord Wentworth from Margaret Street, 28 May 1767:on political affairs: Rockingham and Newcastle's threat to form a government; a bill to prevent the further increase of the East India dividend has been passed by the Commons.

CR2017/C243/p.36 From the same at Kirkby, 1 June 1767: his dissatisfaction at the Earl of Lichfield's having passed over his brother [? a cleric].

CR2017/C243/p.37 To Richard Stonehewer, Secretary to the Duke of Grafton, First Lord of the Treasury, from Newnham, 10 June 1767: he will come to London and vote if a proxy vote is not sufficient.

CR2017/C243/p.38 From the same in Grosvenor Square, Monday morning, 15 June: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.39 To the Earl of Shaftesbury from Newnham, 10 June 1767: asking that Henry Baseley be preferred to the living of Beby [?Blaby].

CR2017/C243/p.39 From the same at [Wimborne] St. Giles', Dorsetshire, 8 July 1767: complying with the above request.

CR2017/C243/p.40 To John Ross Mackye, Treasurer to the Ordnance, from Newnham, 11 July 1767: speculating on what will happen in the world of politics.

CR2017/C243/p.41 To General George Boscawen from Newnham, 11 July 1767: about a discharge for Edward Gulliver.

CR2017/C243/p.41 From the same in Whichwood Forest, 18 July 1767: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.42 To the Earl Shaftesbury, 15 July 1767: as to the presentation of Mr. Baseley and a living for Shaftesbury's applicant.

CR2017/C243/p.43 From the same, 24 July 1767: complimentary.

CR2017/C243/p.43 From John Bowater, Captain of the Marines at Hampton Court, 14 July 1767: his compliments on his return from West Indies where he received civilities from Admiral Pye.

CR2017/C243/p.44 To Richard Stonehewer, Secretary to the Duke of Grafton, First Lord of the Treasury, from Newnham, 18 July 1767: complimentary.

CR2017/C243/p.44 From the same in London, 21 July 1767: there are no alterations in the Ministry or intimations of the dissolution of Parliament.

CR2017/C243/p.45 To the Earl of Northington, Lord President of the Council, from Newnham, 25 July 1767: his fears that Rockingham will form a government.

CR2017/C243/p.46 From Henry Wilmot esq, Secretary of the Great Seal, in Bloomsbury Square, 23 July 1767: on latest speculations about the formation of a government.

CR2017/C243/p.46 To the same from Newnham, 25 July 1767: he hopes the Temple and Grenville families will succeed in their political manoeuvring.

CR2017/C243/p.47 From Richard Stonehewer, Secretary to the Duke of Grafton, in Grosvenor Square, 24 July: Rockingham is unable to form a ministry.

CR2017/C243/p.47 To the same from Newnham, 27 July: further speculations on politics.

CR2017/C243/p.48 To Captain Bowater from Newnham, 31 July 1767: promising his help in obtaining a post for hum.

CR2017/C243/p.49 From Richard Stonehewer esq. in London, 29 July 1767: the Duke of Grafton has decided to carry on as Prime Minister. "Lord Chatham is as you left him ill at Northend, the report is, that he is even worse, and in some danger".

CR2017/C243/p.49 To the same, 1 August 1767: his pleasure at Duke of Grafton's decision.

CR2017/C243/p.50 From Henry Wilmot esq. Secretary to the Great Seal, in Bloomsbury Square, 30 July 1767: his fears that Lord Chatham will die.

CR2017/C243/p.50 From the same in Bloomsbury Square, 6 August 1767: on various governmental changes. "Lord Chatham is as ill as ever".

CR2017/C243/p.50 To the same, 8 August 1767: on changes in the Government.

CR2017/C243/p.51 To the Earl of Hertford, Lord Chamberlain of his Majesty's Household, from Newnham, 8 August 1767: asking for help on Mrs. Bowater's behalf. Mention of the shuffling of Parliamentary officials.

CR2017/C243/p.51 From the same, 12 August 1767: he cannot help Mrs. Bowater. Parliamentary changes of personnel.

CR2017/C243/p.52 To the Countess of Bute from Newnham, 10 August 1767: asking for news of Lord Bute's health.

CR2017/C243/p.52 From the same in Luton, 14 August 1767: about Lord Bute's health.

CR2017/C243/p.53 From H. Wilmot (in answer to his of 8 August) in Bloomsbury Square, 13 August 1767: on changes in government personnel.

CR2017/C243/p.53 To Richard Stonehewer esq. from Newnham, 19 August 1767: asking for a place for Edmond Burges. Government changes of personnel.

CR2017/C243/p.54 From the same in the Excise Office, 28 August 1767: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.55 From Lord Grey in Dunham, Cheshire, 12 August 1767: asking him to support Booth Grey at the next Leicester election.

CR2017/C243/p.55 To the same from Newnham, 22 August 1767: he is supporting Mr. Darker and a neighbouring gentleman at Leicester and does not think Booth Grey's chances of success very great.

CR2017/C243/p.56 From Captain William Bulkeley in Southampton, 24 August 1767: complimentary.

CR2017/C243/p.56 To the same from Newnham, 29 August 1767: inviting him to Newnham.

CR2017/C243/p.57 From Thomas Parry esq. at York, 29 August 1767: on seeing Lord Denbigh and as to his commission.

CR2017/C243/p.57 To the same from Newnham, 7 September 1767: reassuring him on both the above topics.

CR2017/C243/p.58 To the Earl of Warwick on Lord Greville's coming of age, from Newnham, 19 September 1767: his congratulations.

CR2017/C243/p.58 From the same at Warwick Castle, 20 September 1767: his thanks.

CR2017/C243/p.58-59 To Lord Chancellor Camden from Newnham, 19 September 1767: on the present position of the government; the Duke of Grafton is at the head to his pleasure; on Lord Chatham: "do you think he will ever be able to appear again in a publick character? If not - his exit has surely been the most extraordinary one that ever happened to so great a man".

CR2017/C243/p.60 To the Duke of Grafton, First Lord of Treasury, from Newnham, 21 September 1767: on Booth Grey's tactics at the Leicester election, where he is in opposition to Lord Denbigh's friends, Messrs. Palmer and Darker. He wonders who will take the Chancellor of the Exchequer's job now that Townshend has died.

CR2017/C243/p.61 From the Duke of Grafton by his secretary, Richard Stonehewer at the Excise Office, 26 September 1767: Grey and the Leicester election. Lord North is to be Chancellor of the Exchequer.

CR2017/C243/p.62 To Hugo Meynell esq., from Newnham, 22 September 1767: on ministerial changes.

CR2017/C243/p.62 From the same at Tooley, 22 September 1767: ministerial changes.

CR2017/C243/p.63 From Thomas Parry esq. at York, 12 September 1767: he cannot get to Newnham.

CR2017/C243/p.64 To Lord Le Despenser, Joint Post Master General, from Newnham, 26 September 1767: asking that Lutterworth Post Office be given to John Smith.

CR2017/C243/p.64 From the same at West Wickham, 27 September 1767: complying with the above request.

CR2017/C243/p.65 To Henry Carver from Newnham, 30 September 1767: on Lord Denbigh's support for the Leicester election.

CR2017/C243/p.65 From Sir James Wright, Envoy to Republic of Venice, in Venice, 28 August 1767: on the problems of sending Lord Denbigh twenty bottles of maraschino.

CR2017/C243/p.65 To the same from London, 18 November 1767: on the safe arrival of the maraschino.

CR2017/C243/p.66 From Mrs. Jane Hart, sister to Lord Denbigh's wife in Wimpole Street, 28 September 1767: on her arrival in England; the death of the Duke of York.

CR2017/C243/p.66 To the same from Newnham, 3 October 1767: on his hopes of seeing her and the death of the Duke of York "who was never able to do any husband the least injury except with his tongue".

CR2017/C243/p.67 To Lord Mount Stuart from Newnham, 3 October 1767: family news - the birth of his son, etc. The cause of the Duke of York's death.

CR2017/C243/p.68 From the same in London, 22 October 1767: his hopes that his brother-in-law Lord Beauchamp in standing for the County is supported by Lord Denbigh's interest. "The Duke of York certainly died of a putrid fever and mortification".

CR2017/C243/p.69 From Lord Viscount Townshend, Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland in Audley Square, 2nd October: on placing one of Lord Denbigh's friends.

Original: C242/20

CR2017/C243/p.69 To the same from Newnham, 5 October 1767: on the above matter.

CR2017/C243/p.70 To Lord Robert Bertie, Lord of Bedchamber, from Newnham, 9 October 1767: on changing the times of waiting on the King.

CR2017/C243/p.70 From the same, 10 October 1767: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.70 To Lord Chancellor Camden from Newnham, 9 October 1767: seeking a reply to a letter.

CR2017/C243/p.71 To Colonel John Mompesson from Newnham, 9 October 1767: asking for the discharge of Thomas Smart, whose family has several votes at Leicester where the election is contended.

CR2017/C243/p.71 From the same in Bath, 14 October 1767: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.72 From the Earl of Hertford, Lord Chamberlain, at the Lord Chamberlain's office, 10 October 1767: asking that Lord Denbigh attend Duke of York's funeral as chief mourner.

Original: C242/23

CR2017/C243/p.72 To the same from Newnham, 12 October 1767: his acceptance of the invitation to be chief mourner at the Duke of York's funeral.

CR2017/C243/p.73 From Mrs. Jane Hart in Wimpole Street, 13 October 1767: personal matters: the cold weather and her hopes of going [to the South of France]; financial matters.

CR2017/C243/p.73 To the same from Newnham, 17 October: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.74 From the Earl of Hertford, Lord Chamberlain in London, 14 October 1767: on the Duke of York's funeral, which is to take place as soon as the body arrives from Nice.

CR2017/C243/p.74 To the same from Newnham, 22 October 1767: his problems over the funeral: because of the contended election at Leicester, he cannot leave Newnham before 14th November.

CR2017/C243/p.75 To Colonel John Mompesson from Newnham, 19 October 1767: on Smart's discharge: see the letter of p.71.

CR2017/C243/p.75 From the same in Bath, 24 October 1767: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.76 To the Earl of Hertford from Newnham, 24 October 1767: he can now attend the funeral whatever the date.

CR2017/C243/p.76 From the same in London, 28 October 1767: the funeral, the election at Leicester and politics.

CR2017/C243/p.76 From the same at the Lord Chamberlain's Office, 29 October 1767: the funeral is to be on 3 November.

Original: C242/24

CR2017/C243/p.77 To Richard Bagot esq., Commissioner of the Excise from Newnham, 27 October 1767: seeking a place for a friend.

CR2017/C243/p.77 From the same at Blithfield, 9 November 1767: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.78 From Lord Willoughby de Broke, Lord of Bedchamber, at Blithfield, 24 October 1767: on waiting in his place on the King.

CR2017/C243/p.78 To the same, undated: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.79 From Mrs. Jane Hart (in answer to the letter on p.66) in Wimpole Street, 6 October 1767: on her determination to leave the English climate, etc.

CR2017/C243/p.80 From Lord Chancellor Camden in Bath, 25 October 1767: in reply to Lord Denbigh's letters of 19 September and 9 October, Lord Chatham is at Bath and Camden is hopeful of his recovery.

Original: C268/31

CR2017/C243/p.81 From Colonel John Mompesson in Bath, 29 October 1767: on the discharge of Smart.

CR2017/C243/p.81 To the same from Newnham, 2 November 1767: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.82 From Exit Dignus [Lord Wentworth] at Eclesiam [sic] Prope [Kirkby] Die Sanctorum [1 November]: amusing letter in latinised English about sending Lord Denbigh trees and other gossip.

CR2017/C243/p.82 Lord Denbigh's reply to the above addressed to "My dear Lord", from Newnham, 2 November 1767: mentioning the Duke of York's funeral, the trees, etc.

CR2017/C243/p.83 From Sir Charles Shuckburgh in Warwick, 3 November 1767: on placing Denbigh's friend

CR2017/C243/p.83 From William Tilly, in Leicester, 4 November 1767: about the Leicester election campaign.

CR2017/C243/p.84 To the same, undated: thanks for his letter.

CR2017/C243/p.85 From Thomas Sewell esq. at York, 5 November 1767: the Leicester election.

CR2017/C243/p.85 From Lord Willoughby de Broke at Compton[Verney] 8 November 1767: on the duty of waiting on the King: see p.78.

CR2017/C243/p.85 To the same from Margaret St., 16 November 1767: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.86 From William Feilding esq. first cousin of Lord Denbigh at Bromfield, 15 November 1767: on getting him a post [he was the son of the 5th Earl of Denbigh's brother, Charles].

CR2017/C243/p.86 From Henry Wilmot esq. in Bloomsbury Square, 17 November 1767: seeking his patronage.

CR2017/C243/p.86 From the Earl of Barrington in Cavendish Square, 17 November 1767: his inability to dispense patronage.

CR2017/C243/p.87 From Lord Wentworth at Kirkby,20 November 1767: asking for his patronage; the Leicester election.

CR2017/C243/p.87 To the same from Margaret St., 26 November 1767: answering the above letter, the election, Parliament, Ministerial and Bedchamber appointments.

CR2017/C243/p.89 To Edward Palmer esq. of Withcote, a candidate for borough of Leicester, from Margaret St., 22 November 1767: pressing him not to quit the battle for victory is in sight; Grey is sickening of the election and has spent double the amount which Palmer and Darker have. He urges him not to slacken on expenditure.

CR2017/C243/p.90 From the same at Withcote, 27 December 1767: the Leicester election: "our opponents carry it on with so much spirit, as ever to strike out new and unprecedented methods of expence in order to carry their point by dint of money, which will be a contest my fortune cannot support".

CR2017/C243/p.91 From William Tilly (Palmer and Darker's agent in the Leicester election) in Leicester, 29 November 1767: there is an encouraging account of the canvassing but money is short: "Mr. Palmer does not bleed so free as I could wish".

CR2017/C243/p.92 From Lord Ludlow at Staughton, 1 December 1767: requesting the support of Lord Denbigh for his candidature of county Huntingdon at the next general election.

CR2017/C243/p.92 To the same from Newnham, 9 December 1767: "I hope the little interest I have in Huntingdonshire will be of no detriment to you".

CR2017/C243/p.93 From the Earl of Sandwich, 2 December 1767: asking for his support in the Huntingdonshire election and mentioning Lord Ludlow's support in Leicester.

CR2017/C243/p.93 To the same from Margaret Street, 4 December 1767: the Huntingdonshire election.

CR2017/C243/p.94 From the Duke of Manchester at Kimbolton [Huntingdonshire], 3 December 1767: begging his assistance for Lord Ludlow in the Huntingdonshire election: Lord Carysfort has stepped down.

CR2017/C243/p.94 To the same, from Newnham, 9 December 1767: answering the above letter: he does not know Lord Ludlow, but "as he is recommended by your Grace and Lord Sandwich will do him no mischief, have therefore given directions to our family agents to sollicit single votes for Lord Hintchingbroke and to leave our friends at liberty as to their second votes".

CR2017/C243/p.94 To the Duke of Grafton, First Lord of the Treasury, from Margaret Street, 3 December 1767: about a place for the Rev. Thomas Marriott [Lord Denbigh's cousin].

CR2017/C243/p.94 From the Duke of Manchester at Kimbolton [Huntingdonshire], 13 December 1767: a sarcastic note on Denbigh's regarding Lord Ludlow as an alien.

CR2017/C243/p.95 From Lord Wentworth at Kirkby, 3 December 1767: Denbigh's patronage of Martin, the Leicester election and political affairs.

CR2017/C243/p.95 To the Earl of Aylesford from Newnham, 9 December 1767: Denbigh's opposition to the inclosure of Willey.

CR2017/C243/p.95 From the same, 12 December 1767: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.96 To Sir Charles Mordaunt from Newnham, 9 December 1767: on the inclosure of Willey.

CR2017/C243/p.96 From John Mordaunt esq. in London, 12 December 1767: on the inclosure of Willey: he will support Lord Denbigh.

CR2017/C243/p.96 From John Darker esq. in the House of Commons, 9 December 1767: the land tax is to continue at 3/-.

CR2017/C243/p.97 To John Townley esq. from Newnham, 9 December 1767: on his opposition to the inclosure of Willey (where Townley had an estate): "it would be so great a nuisance to my house, grounds and plantations about me, that I should look upon all the money that I have laid out in building my house and ornamenting my grounds round about me as so much absolutely thrown away." He suggests that he should have Townley's land in Willey field in exchange for his own tithes of Townley's estate at Beetsby [?Bittesby].

CR2017/C243/p.97 From the same in St. Stephen's, 20 December 1767: he has supported the inclosure petition of the Willey farmers because this will benefit his estate. The Willey estate is only his for life but he is considering the idea of an exchange with his successors.

CR2017/C243/p.98 To the Earl of Hertford, Lord Chamberlain, from Newnham, 9 December 1767: on the inclosure of Willey.

CR2017/C243/p.98 From the same in London, 16 December 1767: on the inclosure of Willey.

CR2017/C243/p.99 To the Earl of Northington, President of the Council, from Newnham 13 December 1767: asking him to excuse Thomas Grace from being sheriff of the County of Leicester in this an election year.

CR2017/C243/p.99 From the same in London, 31 December 1767: he is no longer President of the Council. The ministerial changes.

CR2017/C243/p.100 From Alderman Joseph Chambers in Leicester, 13 December 1767: the Leicester election: Grey's money seems to be running out.

CR2017/C243/p.100 To Richard Stonehewer esq. from Newnham, 13 December 1767: the Leicester election.

CR2017/C243/p.101 From the same, undated: the Leicester election.

CR2017/C243/p.101 From Anthony J. Keck esq. member for Leicester, in Harley Street, 15 December 1767: his wish for patronage for a friend; the Leicester election.

CR2017/C243/p.101 To the same, from Newnham, 19 December 1767: answering the above letter; the Leicester election campaign is going well.

CR2017/C243/p.102 From Henry Wilmot, Secretary of the Great Seal, in Bloomsbury Square, 15 December 1767: on ministerial changes.

CR2017/C243/p.102 To the same from Newnham, 19 December 1767: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.102 From the same in Bloomsbury Square, 22 December 1767: on political manoeuvrings.

CR2017/C243/p.103 From Lieutenant Thomas Underwood in Antigua, 24 October 1767: he is sending a 50 1b. turtle to him.

CR2017/C243/p.104 From the Earl of Sandwich, Joint Post Master, 20 December 1767: urging Lord Denbigh's full support for Lord Ludlow in the Hunts. election.

CR2017/C243/p.104 To the same from Newnham, 25 December 1767: the Huntingdonshire election: Lord Denbigh will support Lord Ludlow and will try and persuade his nephew Cotton to do so too, though he is doubtful of his success in this.

CR2017/C243/p.105 From William Tilly in Leicester, 31 December 1767: there was a clear majority for Palmer and Darker of 141 votes after the canvas of Leicester; the money was, however, short.

CR2017/C243/p.106 To the same from Newnham, 12 January 1768: on the Leicester election: "nothing is wanting but Mr Palmer's steadiness and a proper supply of cash": A meeting to elect the Leicester County member is to be held shortly.

CR2017/C243/p.106 To Lord Wentworth from Newnham, 3 January 1768: about a meeting to select an election candidate for Leicester county and his preference for an uncontested election if possible. He urges that pressure be brought to keep Palmer in the field and force him to pay up, in connection with the borough election.

CR2017/C243/p.107 From the same at Kirkby, 5 January 1768: about the election meeting: the letter only contains hints as to what occurred.

CR2017/C243/p.107 To the same from Newnham, 5 January 1768: the Leicester County election: he is against Sir Thomas Cave as "the most improper candidate in the county".

CR2017/C243/p.108 To John Townley esq. from Newnham, 4 January 1768: on Townley's exchange of land in Willey for the tithes of Bietsby [?Bittesby, Leicestershire.]. The inclosure of Willey will only help very few people.

CR2017/C243/p.109 From the same in Chiswick, 9 January 1768: on the above exchange and the postponement of the Willey inclosure bill.

CR2017/C243/p.109 From Henry Carver and others in Birmingham, 8 January 1768: requesting the continuance of his support of the Navigation Bill.

CR2017/C243/p.110 From Sir Thomas Cave, M.P. for Leicester at Stanford Hall, 8 January 1768: on the Leicester County election.

CR2017/C243/p.110 To the same from Newnham, 8 January 1768: the Leicester County election is to be contended. A brother (Lord George Sutton) of Lord Granby's is a candidate. He urges a meeting before the general canvas.

CR2017/C243/p.111 To Napthali Franks esq. from Newnham, 9 January 1768: about the meeting in connection with the Leicester County election on 25 January.

CR2017/C243/p.111 From the same in London, 14 January 1768: on the Leicester County election meeting.

CR2017/C243/p.112 From the Earl of Sandwich in Hinchingbrooke, 2 January 1768: about the Huntingdonshire election: Denbigh's influence with the voters is sought.

CR2017/C243/p.113 From Sir Thomas Cave at Stanford Hall, 11 January 1768: the canvas has already taken place and it is now too late for a meeting in connection with the Leicester County election. He fears that Denbigh has withdrawn his support.

CR2017/C243/p.114 To the Earl of Harcourt, Chamberlain to the Queen from Newnham, 13 January 1768: the roads prevent him from paying his respects to the Queen on her birthday.

CR2017/C243/p.114 From John Heyrick, Town Clerk of Leicester, in Leicester, 15 January 1768: the Leicester County election: on sending an election subscription paper to him.

CR2017/C243/p.115 To Admiral Feilding, 22 January 1768: on the promotion of his son to a First Lieutenancy in the Plymouth division.

CR2017/C243/p.115 From Sir Edward Hawke, First Lord of the Admiralty, at the Admiralty, 23 January 1768: on the promotion of Admiral Feilding's son.

CR2017/C243/p.115 From Admiral Feilding, 26 January 1768: his thanks for the promotion of his son.

CR2017/C243/p.115 From Morris Robinson esq., Clerk of the Presentations, in Chancery Lane, 23 January 1768: on the presentation of the Rev. Henry Baseley to the living of Welham [? Leics.]

CR2017/C243/p.115 To the same, undated: his thanks.

CR2017/C243/p.116 To Edward Palmer esq. from Margaret St., 23rd January 1768: the Leicester borough election; in reply to Palmer's request for a subscription for the election expenses, Lord Denbigh urges him to spend more. He and Darker have spent but £1,300 each, whereas Grey has spent about £7,000.

CR2017/C243/p.117 To Sir John Palmer Bt., M.P. for Leicestershire, from Margaret Street, 19 January 1768: the Leicester County election:- Lord Granby has withdrawn his brother's candidature.

CR2017/C243/p.117 From the same at Carlton, 30 January 1768: the Leicester County election is not to be contested.

CR2017/C243/p.118 From William Tilley in Leicester, 25 January 1768: on Lord Granby's withdrawal of his brother from the Leicestershire election, which will hurt Grey a great deal.

CR2017/C243/p.118 From the Reverend Henry Baseley in Monks Kirby, 30 January 1768: his thanks for the procurement of a living [see p. 115].

CR2017/C243/p.119 From Sir William Wheler Bt. in Leamington, 1 February 1768: requesting a recommendation for a place for his brother.

CR2017/C243/p.119 To the same from Margaret Street, 6 February 1768: answering the above letter

CR2017/C243/p.120 To the Earl of Hillsborough, Secretary of State for the Plantations, from Newnham, 11 February 1768: soliciting a place.

CR2017/C243/p.120 From Alderman Joseph Chambers of Leicester in London, 10 February 1768: about swearing in the Mayor according to the charters.

CR2017/C243/p.121 To Mr. Butler, steward to Lord Leigh, 14 February 1768: on the ownership of 2 oak trees on the boundaries of the Leigh-Denbigh estates.

CR2017/C243/p.121 From the same at Stoneleigh, 16 February 1768: in reply to the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.122 From Charles Chambers, merchant, in London, 18 February 1768: on sending him a hogshead of Madeira wine.

CR2017/C243/p.122 To the same from Newnham, 24 February 1768: on the arrival of the Madeira wine.

CR2017/C243/p.123 To John Mordaunt esq. undated: asking for political news.

CR2017/C243/p.123 From the same in London, 27 February 1768: political news.

CR2017/C243/p.124 To Richard Stonehewer esq. from Newnham, 22 February 1768: asking for political news.

CR2017/C243/p.124 From the same in London, 25 February 1768: political news.

CR2017/C243/p.125 To Lord Viscount Barrington, Secretary at War, from Newnham, 2nd March 1768: on the Leicester Borough election: referring to threats made to Chelsea out-pensioners if they did not vote against Denbigh's side.

CR2017/C243/p.125 From the same in Cavendish Square, 4 March 1768: on the same subject as the above letter

CR2017/C243/p.126 To Thomas Bradshaw esq. undated: the Leicester Borough election: the complaint by Lord Denbigh of the receiver of Leicestershire's interference in the voting.

CR2017/C243/p.126 From the same, undated: promising that the above complaint about the election has been dealt with.

CR2017/C243/p.127 From Thomas Parry esq. Cornet of Dragoons, at York, 26 February 1768: on his being without pay.

CR2017/C243/p.127 To the same from Newnham, 5 March 1768: pledging assistance for his promotion. The Leicester Borough election: the gentlemen in his Regiment have the vote.

CR2017/C243/p.128 To Colonel Boisrond of the Marines from Newnham, 6 March 1768: on his giving the marines leave of absence to vote in the Leicester Borough election.

CR2017/C243/p.128 From the same at Portsmouth, 12 March 1768: the Leicester Borough election: he has sent off the Leicester voters.

CR2017/C243/p.129 From Captain Bulkeley in Chapel Street, 8 March 1768: complimentary: a visit.

CR2017/C243/p.129 To the same from Newnham, 10 March 1768: his compliments.

CR2017/C243/p.129 From Judd Harding esq., officer of the Warks. Militia, in Solihull, 6 March 1768: asking for a recommendation for a place for his son.

CR2017/C243/p.130 From Richard Stonehewer at the Excise Office, 8 March 1768: on finding a place for the Earl's protegee.

CR2017/C243/p.130 To the same from Newnham, 14 March: political news. The pardon granted to Wilkes and Lord Denbigh's assessment of him. "I look upon Mr. Wilkes as a dangerous and bad man". The Leicester election is to take place on 23rd March.

CR2017/C243/p.131 From Mrs. Jane Hart in Wimpole Street, 9 March 1768: on her departure without seeing him.

CR2017/C243/p.131 To the same from Newnham, 12 March 1768: the election has kept him out of London.

CR2017/C243/p.132 To Captain William Feilding from Newnham, 12 March 1768: asking him to obtain leave for the Leicester voters in his Regiment to come and vote.

CR2017/C243/p.132 From the same at Bromfield, 21 March 1768: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.133 To the Rev. Thomas Fountaine, Master of St. Marylebone School, from Newnham, 12 March 1768: on his boys' going to his school and their room.

CR2017/C243/p.133 From the same in Marylebone, 15 March 1768: describing the times of school holidays, the room for the boys, etc.

CR2017/C243/p.134 To William Burlton esq., Recorder of Leicester from Newnham, 16 March 1768: the Leicester Borough election election: Colonel Coote is joining Grey. The question as to whether the scot and lot people in the New Walk and other places outside the borough can poll has arisen. The letter also states "I beg that proposals against mobbing during the poll may be made to the enemy in order that the contest may be carried on in a gentleman like manner: I am on all accounts against bringing a mob into the town unless it is absolutely necessary and they begin first".

CR2017/C243/p.135 To Richard Stonehewer from Newnham, 25 March 1768: asking that his cousin Marriott be made a Residentiary of St. Paul's. The election is now in progress

CR2017/C243/p.135 From the same, undated: answering the above letter and mentioning Wilkes. "the world waits with great impatience and anxiety to see what steps will be taken in regard to him".

CR2017/C243/p.136 To Henry Wilmot esq., Secretary to the Great Seal, from Newnham, 5 April 1768: the Leicester Borough election: there is a problem over a voter.

CR2017/C243/p.136 From the same in Bloomsbury Square, 12 April 1768: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.137 To the Recorder of Leicester [William Burlton] from Newnham, 5 April 1768: his fears that he cannot get both candidates elected in the Borough elections. The scot and lot voters are still posing a problem.

CR2017/C243/p.138 To Richard Stonehewer from Newnham, 7 April 1768: his cousin Marriott; the Leicester Borough election result which went against Denbigh: the votes were as follows: Grey 1365, Coote 1333, Darker 1284, Palmer 1260. "I don't think Messrs Grey and Coote have any great reason to boast of their victory as it has undoubtedly cost them near 30000£ They bought most of their votes from 30 to 50£ each But if Coll Coote means to support the Duke of Grafton I shall be in a great measure comforted".

CR2017/C243/p.139 From John Darker esq. the late member for the Borough of Leicester, in London, 9 April 1768: his thanks for Lord Denbigh's help in the election contest.

CR2017/C243/p.140 From the Earl of Halifax at Hampton Court, 18 April 1768: asking for support for his nephew in the Commons from Lord Denbigh's friends.

CR2017/C243/p.140 To the same from Margaret Street, 22 April 1768: promising support.

CR2017/C243/p.141 From Lord Viscount Wentworth at Kirkby, 19 April 1768: on placing his brother.

CR2017/C243/p.141 To the same from London, 22 April 1768: answering the above letter, He remarks on the escape of Wilkes in a hackney coach when a Writ of Capias was to have been served on him after his appearance at the Court of King's Bench. Wilkes is referred to as "this Prince of the Mob."

CR2017/C243/p.142 To his uncle M. de Yonge at Utrecht, from London, 25 April 1768: on financial and personal matters.

CR2017/C243/p.144 From Lord Viscount Wentworth at Kirkby in answer to his letter of 22 April, 26 April 1768.

CR2017/C243/p.144 From Vice-Admiral Thomas Pye, Commanding H.M. Squadron at the Leeward Islands, Chatham, Barbados, 9 March 1768: complimentary. Having heard that the turtle sent last August died en route, he is going to send another and some Madeira wine.

CR2017/C243/p.145 To the same from Margaret Street, 10 May 1768: mentioning his protegees, Feilding and Underwood: the Leicester election result was "oweing totally to bad management". Wilkes "takes up all the attention of the Publick: he is at present in the Kings Bench prison, where long may he continue: we hope to expel him the house of Commons".

CR2017/C243/p.146 From Lieutenant William Feilding at Plymouth Barracks, 4 May 1768: his thanks for his promotion; he informs him of his forthcoming voyage to Jamaica on H.M. Frigate Jason with Sir William Trelawney and thence to the Leeward Isles under the command of Admiral Pye.

CR2017/C243/p.146 To the same from Margaret Street, 10 May 1768: his pleasure in helping Feilding.

CR2017/C243/p.147 From the Recorder of Leicester, William Burlton, in Leicester, 1 May 1768: on aid for a Chelsea pensioner.

CR2017/C243/p.147 To the same from Margaret Street, 4 May 1768: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.148 From John Heyrick gent. Town Clerk of Leicester, in Leicester, 7 May 1768: Lord Denbigh is to be given the freedom of the Borough of Leicester.

CR2017/C243/p.148 From the Mayor and Corporation of Leicester in Leicester, 23 May 1768: on the vacant living of St. Mary's Leicester: they ask that Lord Denbigh promote the chances of Mr. Simmonds.

CR2017/C243/p.148 To Lord Chancellor Camden from Margaret St., 25 May 1768: with reference to the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.148 From the same in Camden Place, 30 May 1768: Simmonds is to be appointed.

CR2017/C243/p.149 From the Rev. John Simmonds in London, 1st June 1768: his thanks for his appointment.

CR2017/C243/p.149 From the Mayor and Corporation of Leicester in Leicester, 7 June 1768: their thanks on Simmonds' appointment.

CR2017/C243/p.149 From Lt. Thomas Underwood on the Vulture, Antigua,8 Apr. 1768: asking for help in his promotion.

CR2017/C243/p.150 To Henry Wilmot esq., Secretary to the Lord Chancellor, from Newnham, 13 June 1768: his thanks to Lord Camden for granting the living to Mr. Simmonds. On Wilkes: "what is become of the great champion of liberty. Is the arrest of judgment to be granted? Are his verdicts to be set aside? And is he to bid us all kiss his a---? How does your good friend the chief[Lord Mansfield, Lord Chief Justice] like North Briton Number 50?"

CR2017/C243/p.150 From the same in Bloomsbury Square, 14 June 1768: "Mr. Wilkes's motion in arrest of judgment is over rul'd... The printers of the North Briton ... are committed for a contempt of the court I am sorry your Lordship is ill, but I make allowances for your sicknesses your Lordship being apt to complain much for very little illness."

CR2017/C243/p.151 To Richard Bagot esq., Commissioner of the Excise, 1st June 1768: on a place for a Mr. Dawson.

CR2017/C243/p.151 From the same, 14 June 1768: in answer to the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.152 From Henry Wilmot esq. in Bloomsbury Square, 18 June: an account of the judgment meted out to Wilkes.

CR2017/C243/p.152 To the same, undated: "I very well approve of the sentence upon Mr. Wilkes and I think all prudent men will do the same."

His deafness.

CR2017/C243/p.153 To the Earl of Lichfield, Captain of the Band of Pensioners, from Newnham, 20 June 1768: his illness is preventing his appearance for the King's birthday. Can Wilkes take his seat in Parliament for Middlesex?

CR2017/C243/p.153 From the same in Hill St., 25 June 1768: the King's birthday. Ministerial changes.

CR2017/C243/p.154 To the Earl of Hillsborough, first Lord of Trade and Secretary of State to the Plantations, from Newnham, 20 June 1768: ministerial changes. The Wilkes affair. Is the Duke of Grafton threatening "to quit the scene of action" and go abroad? His disapproval of Lord Shelburne as Secretary for the Southern Department. His alarm at the talk of a French War, presumably over Corsica.

CR2017/C243/p.155 From the same in Hanover Square, 25 June 1768:answering the above letter. A meeting of Parliament is too distant for the question of expelling Wilkes to have been agitated. The Duke of Grafton purpose to stay in office. Ministerial changes and America:

"I hope my American friends will come to their sences".

Original: C285/1

CR2017/C243/p.156 To Thomas Fountaine, Master of Mary-le-bone School, 20 June 1768: his instructions on returning his sons to school and on their education: he wishes them to learn to dance and wants to curtail their visits out to all but a few people. "I think I would not have you write especially to my wife upon any slight disorders, for she is apt to be frighten'd."

CR2017/C243/p.156 From the same in Marylebone, 24 June 1768: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.157 From the Rev.T.Marriott, 30 June 1768: on his failure to get promotion.

CR2017/C243/p.157 From the Duke of Grafton, First Lord of Treasury, in Grosvenor Square, 30 June 1768: The prebend of Westminster (which Marriott wanted) has been granted by his Majesty to another.

CR2017/C243/p.157 To the Rev. Thomas Marriott, undated: on the above matter.

CR2017/C243/p.158 To the Duke of Grafton from Newnham, July 1768: on his disappointment at Marriott's having been passed over.

Original: C268/32

CR2017/C243/p.158 From the same, 6 July 1768: excusing himself on the above matter

Original: C268/33

CR2017/C243/p.159 To the Earl of Cornwallis from Newnham, 7 July 1768: on his need for a scarf to enable a friend of his to hold two livings.

CR2017/C243/p.159 From the same in South St., 11 July 1768: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.159 From the Earl of Westmorland in Brympton, 16 July 1768: on his inability to help with patronage.

CR2017/C243/p.160 To the Earl of Bute from Newnham, 25 July 1768: offering to accompany him in taking the waters for a few months. "This is no compliment, my children being at school and Lady Denbigh in a condition rather to make my absence necessary than otherwise, I don't know how I can employ a few months near so well."

CR2017/C243/p.160 From the same in London, 28 July 1768: refusing his offer of the preceding letter; complimentary.

Original: C268/34

CR2017/C243/p.161 From the Earl of Shaftesbury at St. Giles' [Wimborne, Dorset], 22 July 1768: on the presentation of Mr. Baseley.

CR2017/C243/p.161 To the same from Newnham, 30 July 1768: his thanks.

CR2017/C243/p.162 From John Burgoyne, Lt.-Col. of Foot, in Waterford, 16 July 1768: on recovering three of his men from Lord Denbigh's regiment of militia.

CR2017/C243/p.162 To the same from Newnham, 30 July 1768: Lord Beauchamp is in charge of the Warks. Militia.

CR2017/C243/p.163 From the Rev. Thomas Marriott at Darfield, 2 Aug. 1768: his thanks for Lord Denbigh's help over the vacant prebend of Westminster.

CR2017/C243/p.164 To John Little, Page of Bedchamber to His Majesty, 2 Aug. 1768: about his attending on the arrival of the King of Denmark.

CR2017/C243/p.164 From the same, 4 Aug. 1768: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.164 To Sir Harry Bridgeman Bt., from Newnham, 12 Aug. 1768: asking Sir Harry to appoint him his gamekeeper at Clifton "it being an exceeding convenient place to hunt with the King's harriers".

CR2017/C243/p.164 From the same at Weston, 6 Oct. 1768: he has already appointed a Mr. Watson to be gamekeeper at Clifton.

CR2017/C243/p.165 To his cousin, Monsieur Albinus from Newnham, 12 Aug. 1768: complimentary. Wilkes is in prison.

CR2017/C243/p.166 To Vice-Admiral Thomas Pye from Newnham, 12 Aug. 1768: his thanks for the turtle. There are no ministerial changes. Wilkes is in prison. The marriage of Underwood and desirability of his remaining abroad.

CR2017/C243/p.166 To Randolph Marriott esq. from Newnham, 13 Aug. 1768: on his getting Martin a commission in East India Company's service.

CR2017/C243/p.166 From the same at Darfield, 21 Aug. 1768: on the above matter.

CR2017/C243/p.167 To Richard Stonehewer esq., 13 Aug. 1768: on a place for Marriott. The death of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

CR2017/C243/p.167 From the same, 20 Aug. 1768: on ecclesiastical preferments resultant on the death of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

CR2017/C243/p.168 From Lord Viscount Henley at Grange, 1 Sept. 1768: on appointing Simmonds chaplain to his father.

CR2017/C243/p.168 To the same from Newnham, 5 Sept. 1768: his thanks for obliging him with a scarf for Simmonds.

CR2017/C243/p.168 From the same, 11 Sept, 1768: enclosing the appointment of Simmonds as domestic chaplain to his father, Lord Northington.

CR2017/C243/p.169 From the Earl of Winchilsea, 6 Sept. 1768: complimentary.

CR2017/C243/p.169 To the same from Newnham, 8 Sept. 1768: complimentary.

CR2017/C243/p.169 From the Rev. John Simmonds in Leicester, 16 Sept. 1768: his thanks for the scarf.

CR2017/C243/p.170 To Lord le Despenser, Post Master General, 26 Sept. 1768: there are no royal puppies suitable for him. The model of the land roller has been lost.

CR2017/C243/p.170 From the same at West Wickham, 2 October 1768: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.171 To Richard Stonehewer from Newnham, 30 Sept. 1768: Hunting. Political news: Wilkes; he mentions seeing Horace Walpole and North American matters "which are now indeed become very serious".

CR2017/C243/p.172 From the same at the Excise Office, 6 Oct. 1768: political news; hunting.

CR2017/C243/p.173 From John Ross Mackye esq., Treasurer to the Ordnance, in London, 27 Sept. 1768: political news.

CR2017/C243/p.174 To the Chairman of Warwicks. Quarter Sessions from Newnham, 3 Oct. 1768: asking whether Warks. will consent to share the bill for the repair of Braunston Bridge on Watling St. with Leics.

CR2017/C243/p.175 To Lord Hillsborough, First Lord of Trade and Secretary of State for the Plantations, undated: Lord Denbigh's congratulations on his marriage. The seriousness of American matters. Ministerial changes.

CR2017/C243/p.176 From the same, undated: American affairs: "The Convention at Boston will I hope be treated as high treason". Ministerial changes.

CR2017/C243/p.177 To John Bradshaw esq., Secretary to the Treasury, 19 Oct. 1768: political affairs; he is coming up for the opening of Parliament.

CR2017/C243/p.177 From Richard Bradshaw in Great George St., 28 Oct. 1768: Chatham's resignation of the privy seal, etc. The News from America is "very disagreeable".

CR2017/C243/p.178 From Sir Charles Halford Bt. in Bath, 27 Nov. 1768: he wishes to be excused the Shrievalty of Leicestershire.

CR2017/C243/p.178 To the same, from Pall Mall, 30 Nov. 1768: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.179 From Sir William Wheler in Leamington, 22 Dec. 1768: asking for his support in a petition by gentlemen of Warwickshire against the Canal Bill, which is described as a "pernicious scheme".

CR2017/C243/p.180 To the same, 22 Dec. 1768: he will support him "but people in general are now so navigation mad that I can by no means answer for the success of it".

CR2017/C243/p.181 To Sir Gilbert Elliot, Treasurer of the Chambers and Keeper of Signet of Scotland, from Newnham, 24 Dec. 1768: requesting information on events in the Commons, especially the debate on the "American papers".

CR2017/C243/p.181 From the same, 26 Dec. 1768: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.182 To Earl Marchmont, Keeper of Great Seal of Scotland, 24 Dec. 1768: asking what was done about Wilkes relative to Lord Weymouth's breach of privilege and why was the writ of error etc. postponed until after the holiday?

CR2017/C243/p.183 From the same in London, 27 Dec. 1768: the Wilkes Affair: he explains how the hearing of the Writ of Error was postponed.

Original: C288

CR2017/C243/p.184-5 To the same, 29 Dec. 1768: more on the above questions, about events in Parliament and the subjects therein raised.

CR2017/C243/p.186 To William de Grey esq., Attorney General, from Newnham, Warwick, 7 Jan. 1769: containing further queries about the Wilkes affair.

CR2017/C243/p.186 From the same, 9 Jan. 1769: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.187 To the Earl of Hillsborough, 7 Jan. 1769: on the Wilkes' hearing and the report of his pardon.

CR2017/C243/p.187 From the same, 10 Jan. 1769: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.188 From Cornet Thomas Parry in Dumfries, 8 Jan. 1769: about his Lieutenant's commission.

CR2017/C243/p.188 To the same, 16 March 1769: in reply to the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.189 To Lord Le Despenser, Post Master General in Bond Street, 23 Jan. 1769: personal; Sir Charles Farnaby the new election candidate for County Kent is supported by the Duke of Grafton.

CR2017/C243/p.189 From the same in West Wickham, 29 Jan. 1769: replying to the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.190 To the Corporation of Leicester on its recommendation of the Rev. Mr. Piggott to the living of St. Nicholas, 2 Feb. 1769.

CR2017/C243/p.190 To Lord Chancellor Camden, 2 Feb. 1769: asking for his approval of Pigot.

CR2017/C243/p.190 From Morris Robinson, Clerk of Presentations, 3 Feb. 1769: granting the living to Pigot.

CR2017/C243/p.191 From the Corporation of Leicester in Leicester, 9 Feb. 1769: its thanks on Pigot's behalf. There is not enough sincerity amongst the minority to form the coalition recommended to the Corporation by Lord Denbigh.

CR2017/C243/p.192 From the Rev. ?J. Pigott, 25 Feb. 1769: his thanks.

CR2017/C243/p.193 From Lord Elgin at Broom Hall [Broomhall, Fife] 18 Feb. 1769: sending him Scots fir seed, and asking for his support in the case regarding the title to the Earldom of Sutherland.

CR2017/C243/p.193 To the same from Newnham, 22 May 1769: his gracious answer to the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.194 From Sir Francis Skipwith Bt., 6 March 1769: asking for his support for his son at the Warks. County meeting for the election of a candidate to replace Mr. Bromley.

CR2017/C243/p.194 To the same, 9 March 1769: on the likely success of the Canal Bill. He thinks the peace of the County would be better preserved by the nomination of Mr. William Craven, son of Lord Craven, than by Skipwith's son.

CR2017/C243/p.195 To Samuel Garbet esq., 6 March 1769: asking Garbet and others to a meeting to elect a successor to Mr. Bromley. (See above)

CR2017/C243/p.195 From James Aston in Birmingham, 8 March 1769: his acknowledgment of the receipt of the above letter to S. Garbet.

CR2017/C243/p.195 From William Craven esq., 13 March 1769: telling him of Lord Craven's death.

CR2017/C243/p.195 To the same, 17 March 1769: the death of his mother-in-law, Lady Cotton, prevents his attending the Warwickshire election meeting, but he will support any man it elects to preserve the peace of the county.

CR2017/C243/p.196 From the Earl of Warwick, 21 March 1769: "The fate of this County is decided, and the same spirit that has prevail'd in Middlesex does so here, and particularly in this town, where the infatuation for Mr. Skipwith has caught like wild fire ... Every one from henceforward may ad libitum canvas the county".

CR2017/C243/p.196 From the Duke of Grafton, 10 March 1769: referring to the Duke's divorce which was totally managed by Lord Denbigh who carried it through both houses without opposition.

CR2017/C243/p.197 To Thomas Bowdler esq., 17 March 1769: the death of Lady Cotton, mother-in-law of Lord Denbigh and Thomas Bowdler

CR2017/C243/p.197 From the same, 18 March 1769: on the death of Lady Cotton.

CR2017/C243/p.198 From the Duke of Bolton in the New Forest, 11 April 1769: on the Duke of Bolton's absence without leave of the King for hunting.

CR2017/C243/p.198 To the same, 21 April 1769: Lord Denbigh reports that he performed Bolton's duty in his absence.

CR2017/C243/p.198 From the Rev. John Craven, 18 Apr. 1769: asking for the procuration of a living for Mr. Bradley.

CR2017/C243/p.198 To the same, 21 Apr. 1769: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.199 From John Gamble esq., Mayor of Leicester, 24 Apr. 1769: the members of the Corporation have been omitted as Commissioners for the land tax.

CR2017/C243/p.199 To the same, 29 Apr. 1769: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.200 To Captain Charles Jackson of the Marines, 26 Apr. 1769: as to Mr. Fancourt's becoming a Midshipman on the ship he desired.

CR2017/C243/p.200 From the same at Chatham, 3 June 1769: on Fancourt's being in prison for debt.

CR2017/C243/p.201 From Samuel Garbet esq., undated: asking for his support for the bill for cleaning and lighting the streets of Birmingham.

CR2017/C243/p.201 From the same, 30 Apr. 1769: his thanks for his support, owing to which the bill was carried.

CR2017/C243/p.202 To Dr. John Hinchcliffe, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, 14 May 1769: asking for the Hon. Doctor's degree for his cousin, the Rev. Thomas Marriott.

CR2017/C243/p.202 From the same, 17 May 1769: the degree is refused because Marriott is not an eldest son.

CR2017/C243/p.203 To his uncle de Yonge at Utrecht, 17 May 1769: informing him of the death of Isabella Countess of Denbigh, his mother and the sister of his uncle.

CR2017/C243/p.204 To his cousin Mr. Albinus at Utrecht, [17 May 1769]: on the death of his mother, aunt of the recipient.

CR2017/C243/p.204 From Mr. B. Albinus for himself and Mr. De Yonge in Utrecht, 30 May 1769: answering the above letters. The bad health of Mr. De Yonge who is nearing his end, it is feared (French)

CR2017/C243/p.205 From Lord Willoughby de Broke, Lord of the Bed Chamber in waiting, at St. James', 24 May 1769: the Middlesex Petition was presented that day.

CR2017/C243/p.205 From the Rev. Thomas Marriott Junr. in Fore Street, 29 May 1769: the canon of Windsor is very ill.

CR2017/C243/p.206 To the same from Newnham, 1 June 1769: telling him to ask for the Duke of Grafton's assistance in getting a place in Lord Denbigh's name when the death has occurred.

CR2017/C243/p.206 To Richard Stonehewer esq., Secretary to the Duke of Grafton, from Newnham, 1 June 1769: seeking his help for Marriott. The forthcoming marriage of the Duke of Grafton.

CR2017/C243/p.207 From the same, 1 June 1769: Marriott has not been offered the vacancy in the church at Windsor.

CR2017/C243/p.207 To the same from Newnham, 10 June 1769: his grief at Marriott's having been passed over a second time for a recommendation of Lord Granby's

CR2017/C243/p.208 From Lord Mount Stuart [son of the Earl of Bute], at Lamer, 1 June 1769: on not seeing him.

CR2017/C243/p.208 To the same from Newnham, 6 June 1769: on seeing him.

CR2017/C243/p.209 To Mrs Jane Hart from Newnham, 13 June 1769: she is in Paris.

Lord Denbigh would like the picture of her mother if she does not want it.

CR2017/C243/p.209 From Jane Hart, 10 Oct. 1769: her finances; she will let Lord Denbigh have the picture.

CR2017/C243/p.210 To his cousin, Mr. Albinus from Newnham, 13 June 1769: his best wishes for his Uncle's recovery of health.

CR2017/C243/p.211 To the Earl of Harcourt, Ambassador Extraordinary to the Court of France, from Newnham, 19 June 1769: on sending a box of "purses, flowers & other nun's work" from the Abbesse de Sens to his wife in S. Audley Street. He asks for political news, especially of Lord Townshend.

CR2017/C243/p.211-2 From the same at Nuneham, 7 July 1769: on sending the box and referring to the rumoured replacement of Lord Townshend as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.

CR2017/C243/p.213 From Captain Charles Feilding, his cousin, 22 June 1769: on his command of a Guardship at Portsmouth and his hopes of getting to the East Indies with Lord Denbigh's assistance.

CR2017/C243/p.213 To the same from Newnham, 24 June 1769: he has pressed Charles' wishes with Sir Edward Hawke.

CR2017/C243/p.214 To Sir Edward Hawks, First Lord of the Admiralty, from Newnham, 24 June 1769: on Charles Feilding as above.

CR2017/C243/p.215 To Richard Stonehewer from Newnham, 26 June 1769: there is another opportunity to place Marriott. The rumour of the Duke of Grafton's marriage.

CR2017/C243/p.215 From the same in Queen St., 29 June 1769: the Duke of Grafton was married last week. He is not hopeful for Marriott's success.

CR2017/C243/p.216 To the same from Newnham, 1 July 1769: on Marriott.

CR2017/C243/p.216 From the same in London, 9 July 1769: on the above topics.

CR2017/C243/p.217 To Jeremiah Dyson esq., a Lord of the Treasury, from Newnham, 3 July 1769: on the county petitions as to disputed elections and the spreading of the Wilkes contagion.

CR2017/C243/p.218 From the same at Stoke near Guildford, 11 July 1769: he too would be opposed to county petitions on rights of elections, but he thinks that there is no cause for alarm. In Surrey's case the petition failed.

CR2017/C243/p.219 To the Duke of Grafton, First Lord of the Treasury, from Newnham, 9 July 1769: about Marriott: his congratulations on his marriage; Lord Chatham is at Court: Lord Denbigh's speculations on his motives for this.

CR2017/C243/p.220 From the same, by his Secretary, Richard Stonehewer, 15 July 1769: political matters. He does not fear Chatham.

CR2017/C243/p.221 To the Earl of Hillsborough, First Lord of Trade and Secretary of State for the Plantations, from Newnham, 24 July 1769: affairs in America "are in as great confusion as ever". He enlarges on this, on affairs in Ireland and hopes that petitioning will not become too general. As to Chatham: "from his superior abilities he may always be of great service to any government he chuses to support".

CR2017/C243/p.222 From the same in Hanover Square, 27 July 1769: answering the above letter. American and Townshend's America Bill: "there are four duties in Townshends American Bill, if therefore the three that are anti-commercial are only taken off, the principle of taxation remains in its full force; a principle I will never depart from". "Ireland does in truth wear a gloomy aspect".

"I trust petitioning will fall to the ground".

Original: C285/2

CR2017/C243/p.223 From Captain Charles Feilding, his first cousin, in Parsons Green, 2 Aug. 1769: the death of Lord Winchilsea (who had married Frances Feilding, aunt of Lord Denbigh).

CR2017/C243/p.223 To the same from Newnham, 5 Aug. 1769: about the death of Lord Winchilsea.

CR2017/C243/p.223 To Mr. Albinus from Newnham, 5 Aug. 1769: his thanks for the herrings.

CR2017/C243/p.224 From Thomas Pye esq., Vice Admiral of the Blue, in Portsmouth, 10 Aug. 1769: his poverty on his arrival in England. Complimentary.

CR2017/C243/p.224 To the same from Newnham, 14 Aug. 1769: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.225 From the same in Suffolk St., 23 Aug. 1769: answering the above letter. Lord Denbigh has paid already for his Madeira.

CR2017/C243/p.226 From the Rev. Thos. Marriott at Darfield, 16 Aug. 1768: on the death of his sister in childbirth.

CR2017/C243/p.226 To Lord Chancellor Camden from Newnham, 4 Sept. 1769: asking for the appointment of more justices for the County of Leicester.

CR2017/C243/p.227 From the same at Camden Place, 8 Sept. 1769: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.227 To Earl Harcourt, undated, presenting two young gentlemen to him.

CR2017/C243/p.228 From Mr. B. Albinus, his cousin in Utrecht, 26 Sept. 1769: M. de Yonge has had an apoplectic attack and is not expected to live long. (French).

CR2017/C243/p.229 To the same from Newnham, 30 Sept. 1769: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.229-30 To the Duke of Grafton, First Lord of the Treasury, from Newnham, 30 Sept. 1769: asking for the office which is vacant in Leicester for Peter Oliver, "I carried my Mayor with a very high hand, and shall most certainly become absolutely master of that Borough, if I meet with that support from Government which I think I have reason to expect".

CR2017/C243/p.231 From John Ross Mackye esq., Treasurer to the Board of Ordnance, in London, 29 Sept. 1769: on his not seeing him. He does not know when Parliament will meet.

CR2017/C243/p.231 To Richard Stonehewer esq., from Newnham, 15 Oct. 1769: he expects to obtain the office for Peter Oliver in return for all his expenses in the Borough election.

CR2017/C243/p.232 From Vice Admiral Thomas Pye in Suffolk Street, 25 Oct. 1769: on sending him Madeira wine to his house in S. Audley St.,

CR2017/C243/p.232 To the same from Newnham, 30 Oct. 1769: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.233 From John Ross Mackye esq. in London, 27 Oct. 1769: on serving him. A council has been called on Jersey "which is in state of open rebellion and five companys are ordered thither instantly".

Lord Bute's bad health. Parliament is to meet 9 January.

CR2017/C243/p.233 To the same from Newnham, 30 Oct. 1769: answering the above letter and wanting information on ministerial changes.

CR2017/C243/p.234 From the same, undated: answering the above letter. The rebellion in Jersey etc.; the story of the shooting of Lord Eglinton by an Excise-man who was shooting on his estate.

CR2017/C243/p.235 To Thomas Bradshaw esq., Secretary to the Treasury, from Newnham, 4 Nov. 1769: on the appointment of Peter Oliver as Distributor of the Stamps at Leicester.

CR2017/C243/p.235 From the same, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, 14 Nov. 1769: the Duke of Grafton is to appoint the Duke of Rutland's protege at Leicester.

CR2017/C243/p.236 To Lord Viscount Barrington, Secretary at War, 5 Nov. 1769: on the advancement of Lt. Thomas Parry, a relative of Lord Denbigh's: Parry's right to purchase a troop.

CR2017/C243/p.236 From the same in Cavendish Square 6 Nov. 1769: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.237 To Jeremiah Dyson one of the Lords of the Treasury, from Newnham, 8 Nov. 1769: Denbigh's fears of the growth of the practice of petitioning amongst the counties and cities.

CR2017/C243/p.238 From the same in London, 13 Nov. 1769: "altho the number of petitions has increased, their weight and authority has been very much diminished". Politically, things seem brighter: the common people are coming to their senses and Wilkes appears to have had a setback.[This was a reference to the fact that in 1769: Wilkes obtained £4000 damages against Lord Halifax (which was defrayed by the Crown) in his long postponed action arising from the use of general warrants. This was, according to Dyson, so much less than was expected that it was regarded as a defeat for and by Wilkes.]

CR2017/C243/p.239 From Lt. Thomas Parry at the Temple, 7 Nov. 1769: on obtaining his commission.

CR2017/C243/p.239 To the same, undated: on the above matter.

CR2017/C243/p.239 To Lt. Col. Fawcett of the Third Regiment of F.G. (sic), Secretary to the Marquis of Granby, Commander in Chief, from Newnham, 11 Nov. 1769: about Parry's purchasing a company.

CR2017/C243/p.240 To Thomas Bradshaw esq., Secretary to the Treasury, from Newnham, 16 Nov. 1769: on the office of Distributor of Stamps in Leicester which had been given to the Duke of Rutland's party to compensate Rutland for the addition of two Justices to the old Leicestershire Commission of the Peace and for not drawing up a new one, at which action Rutland had threatened to resign, His hopes for this cousin Marriott on the death of the Bishop of Peterborough.

CR2017/C243/p.241 From Col. Fawcett in Knightsbridge, 2 Dec. 1769: his fears that Parry may be thought too young to be in command of a troop.

CR2017/C243/p.242 To General Howard, 8 Dec. 1769: asking for his help with Parry's purchase of a troop.

CR2017/C243/p.242 From the same in Stoke Place, 13 Dec. 1769: answering the above.

CR2017/C243/p.243 To Richard Stonehewer, Secretary to the Treasury from Newnham, 15 Dec. 1769: "I cannot omit this opportunity of returning my most sincere thanks to his Grace, for having, for the sixth time disappointed my cousin Mariott .... I have been cruelly treated in the whole of this business".

CR2017/C243/p.243 From the same at Euston, 27 Dec. 1769: justifying the passing over of Marriott.

CR2017/C243/p.244 To Lord Viscount Wentworth in South Audley St., 6 Jan. 1769 [1770]: on an "extraordinary motion" to be made in the House next Monday "relative to the proceedings of the Commons, as illegal, unconstitutional and derigatory to prevelidges of our House" [? concerning Wilkes' expulsion from Parliament]. "Lord C--t-m [Chatham] is in town, but not well, if he, gets into power, I think war certain but not otherwise".

CR2017/C243/p.244 From the same at Kirkby, Monday 8 Jan. 1770: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.245 From Lt. Thomas Parry esq. of General Howard's Dragoons, 27 Jan. 1770: on his purchasing a troop.

CR2017/C243/p.245 From Lord Viscount Weymouth, Secretary of State, at St. James', Tues. 30 Jan. 1770: on the meeting of Peers which is to be held at Lord Weymouth's.

CR2017/C243/p.245 To the same, 31 Jan. 1770: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.245 From Richard Stonehewer, 1 Feb. 1770: Mr. Oliver's warrant was signed yesterday. The Duke of Grafton "resigns his office this day to Lord North - Mr. Yorkes death is the sole occasion of it". [Yorke had been offered the Chancellorship to bolster up Grafton's ministry, but had refused; he was then persuaded by George III to change his mind, but afterwards committed suicide.]

CR2017/C243/p.245 From Peter Oliver in Leicester, 3 Feb. 1770: his thanks for the office of Distributor of the Stamps.

CR2017/C243/p.246 From Phillip Bacon, nephew to Lady Firebrace, 31 Jan. 1770: seeking Lord Denbigh's patronage.

CR2017/C243/p.247 To the same from South Audley St., 8 Feb. 1770: he cannot help since the Duke of Grafton's resignation.

CR2017/C243/p.247 To Lord North, First Lord of Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer, from South St., 9 Feb. 1770: asking for a stall at Windsor, Westminster or Canterbury for his cousin Thomas Marriott, whose father was chaplain to the King.

CR2017/C243/p.247 From the Earl of Elgin at Broom Hall [Broomhall,Fife], 1 Feb. 1770: on preferment for his brother, Major Bruce, then in Detroit.

CR2017/C243/p.248 To the same from South St., 13 Mar. 1770: he was glad to have helped in obtaining the preferment of Major Bruce.

CR2017/C243/p.248 From Madame Drander Hoop Wed de Yonge in Utrecht, 16 Feb. 1770: on the death of Lord Denbigh's uncle, her husband. (French).

CR2017/C243/p.248 To the same from London, 27 Feb. 1770: offering his condolences (French).

CR2017/C243/p.249 From Mr. B. Albinus, cousin of Lord Denbigh in Utrecht, 20 Feb. 1770: their uncle died from convulsions. (French)

CR2017/C243/p.249 To the same from South Audley St., London, 27 Feb. 1770: his condolences; and queries as to how his uncle disposed of his affairs. (English).

CR2017/C243/p.250 From the same in Utrecht, 7 Feb. 1770: sending him a copy of the will and codicil of their uncle: Lord Denbigh and his descendants will have 16,000 Dutch florins after the death of his aunt. (French).

CR2017/C243/p.250 From the Rev. Charles Allen in Leicester, 25 April 1770: asking him for the preferment of living of Tugby, Leics.

CR2017/C243/p.250 To the same from South St., Apr. 1770: he has high hopes of his succeeding if the vicar dies (note: "The Vicar of Tugby got the better of this distemper").

CR2017/C243/p.251 From Vice-Admiral Thomas Pye, Sunday, 29 Apr. 1770: about the living of Tugby.

CR2017/C243/p.251 To Richard Stonehewer esq., Commissioner of Excise, from South St., 5 May 1770: on a course of instruction for Joseph Atkins (at the Board of Excise).

CR2017/C243/p.251 From the same in Queen Street, 9 May 1770: the order has been given for Atkins' instruction.

CR2017/C243/p.251 From Lord North, First Lord of Treasury in Downing St., 18 May 1770: asking for his support in passing a bill for the inclosure of Knaresborough Forest, Yorks.

(Note: the bill was passed).

CR2017/C243/p.252 To Sir Henry Bridgeman Bt., from S. Audley St., 22 May 1770: asking for the deputation at Clifton "as he only means thereby to preserve the game".

CR2017/C243/p.252 From the same in St. James' Square, 22 May 1770: the deputation of Clifton manor is at Lord Denbigh's disposal.

CR2017/C243/p.252 To the Earl of Bristol, Groom of Stole, Tues. 30 May 1770: he is ill, but will attend for the King's birthday if it is really necessary.

CR2017/C243/p.252 From the same in St. James' Square,31 May 1770: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.252 From Lord Barrington, Secretary at War, at the War Office, Apr. 1770: Parry has been appointed Captain to a company in the 37th Regiment of Foot.

CR2017/C243/p.253 To Charles Feilding, his cousin, on his being appointed Commodore on the Coast of Guinea from St. Audley St., 28 May 1770: his congratulations; he seeks a place for Charles Warre.

CR2017/C243/p.253 From the same in Portsmouth, 30 May 1770: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.253 To Lord le Despenser, Joint Post Master General, from Newnham, 9 June 1770: on Warre (see above), Lord Denbigh's bad health and political events.

CR2017/C243/p.254 From the same at West Wycombe, 13 June 1770: answering the above letter. As to his Lordship's bad health "you have a good heart, and that carry's a man thro' many difficultys, beware of too much doctering".

CR2017/C243/p.254 From Mrs. H. Howard in London, 9 June 1770: the terms of the lease will not permit her to let the stable and wash-house to Lord Denbigh.

CR2017/C243/p.254 To the same from Newnham, 11 June 1770: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.255 To the Earl of Sandwich, Joint Post Master General, from Newnham, 11 June 1770: recommending Marriott as his chaplain if he becomes Lieutenant to Ireland.

CR2017/C243/p.255 From the same at Hinchingbrooke, 15 June 1770: he is not going to Ireland.

CR2017/C243/p.256 To the Earl of Hillsborough, First Lord of Trade and Secretary of State for the Plantations, from Newnham, 23 June 1770: the death of the Lord Mayor of London; as for America, "I see by the news papers, that the gentlemen of Boston, continue to be very troublesome, and that they refuse to receive any goods imported from hence".

CR2017/C243/p.256-7 From the same in Hanover Square, 11 July 1770: the wheels of Government go smoothly, the only extraordinary business has been the consideration in the Privy Council of the State of Massachusetts Bay "their Lordships have advised the King to order his Halifax Fleet to rendizvous in the harbour of Boston in order to prevent illicit trade, to protect legal commerce, and to assist and defend the Revenue Officers and Civil Magistrates. To take possession of, repair and garrison Castle William,and to recommend the state of that government to Parliament next sessions with the purpose of correcting the constitution by bill". His conjectures about political manoeuvres.

CR2017/C243/p.257 To the same from Newnham, 16 July: his approval of the emendation of the constitution of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay and his comments on political events.

CR2017/C243/p.258 From the same in Hanover Square, 17 July 1770: there is no news from London to communicate.

CR2017/C243/p.259 To Sir John Eardley Wilmot, Lord Chief Justice of Common Pleas, from Newnham, 14 July 1770: sending him an invitation to stay at Newnham, whilst on the Midland Circuit.

CR2017/C243/p.259 From the same in London, 18 July 1770: declining the above invitation.

CR2017/C243/p.260 From the Earl of Exeter at Burghley, 20 July 1770: sending him an invitation.

CR2017/C243/p.260 To the same from Newnham, 23 July 1770: he is unable to accept the invitation to Burghley.

CR2017/C243/p.260 From Sir Thomas Cave Bt., Knight of Shire for Leics., 13 Aug. 1770: on delivering his embassy from the trustees of Rugby School to the Chief Justice of Common Pleas, Wilmot, who was pleased at his appointment (as trustee).

CR2017/C243/p.261 From the Rev. Thomas Marriott, first cousin of Lord Denbigh at Leases, 29 Aug. 1770: his association with Miss Bullock is at an end.

CR2017/C243/p.261 To the same from Newnham, 12 Sept. 1770: "when you are settled in an easy stall, plenty of Miss Bullys will be found who will be glad to sit in your lap".

CR2017/C243/p.261 From Vice-Admiral Thomas Pye in Suffolk St., Cavendish Square, 1 Sept. 1770: about the living at Tugby, Leics.

CR2017/C243/p.262 To the Earl of Rochford, one of the Principal Secretaries of State, from Newnham, 10 Sept. 1770: his bad health forces him to go to Bath. He enquires when Parliament opens and asks for other political news.

CR2017/C243/p.262 From the same in Whitehall, 13 Sept. 1770: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.263 To the same from Newnham, 17 Sept. 1770: answering the above letter, also mentioning America and "the critical situation which Europe now seems to be in". He is opposed to an early meeting of Parliament.

CR2017/C243/p.263 From the same in Berkeley Square, 24 Sept. 1770: Parliament is to meet to discuss business: "it wou'd be indecent to arm in the manner we are doing without calling the parliament together to acquaint them with our reasons for incurring so great an expence".

The Spaniards have dislodged Britain by force from the Falkland Isles.

Original: C242/9

CR2017/C243/p.264 To Vice-Admiral Thomas Pye from Newnham, 22 Sept. 1770: asking how many extra ships are being fitted out and whether newspaper accounts of the number of press gangs in operation is accurate.

CR2017/C243/p.264 From the same, Monday-Evening 9o'clock, 24 Sept. 1770: answering the above letter: many ships are being fitted out and men pressed so "tis thought we shall soon be able to have a good large squadron ready for sea".

CR2017/C243/p.265 To the Earl of Hillsborough, 1st Lord of Trade and Secretary of State for Plantations, from Newnham, 24th Sept. 1770: asking about the expansion of the fleet: "a Hot Press". All in the country are horrified at the idea of war "before we have brought the Colony's to a proper sence of their duty". Marriott's need of a place.

CR2017/C243/p.265 From the same in Hanover Square, 13 Oct. 1770: on parliamentary matters.

CR2017/C243/p.266 To Phillip Stephens esq., Secretary to the Admiralty, from Newnham, 29 Sept. 1770: asking for preferment for Thomas Underwood as lieutenant in one of the ships which is or will be put into commission.

CR2017/C243/p.266 From the same at the Admiralty, 6 Oct. 1770: Underwood will be soon employed.

CR2017/C243/p.267 To Lord Viscount Barrington, Secretary at War, from Newnham, 29 Sept. 1770: asking for a pair of colours for Willoughby James Burslem.

CR2017/C243/p.267 From the same in Cavendish Square, 5 Oct. 1770: there is no vancancy for an ensign at present.

CR2017/C243/p.268 To the Earl of Sandwich, Post Master General, from Newham, 11 Oct. 1770: asking for information on the "state of public matters". Is there going to be a war in Europe? It is the plague, however, which caused him most alarm.

CR2017/C243/p.268 From the same at Hinchingbrooke,14 Oct. 1770:"Whether there will be peace or war, you may be sure that Lord Chatham and his party will object strongly". "the idea of war seems exceedingly popular, and the Ministry do not I believe intend to make any improper concessions to avoid it". He further reports on political matters and comments that "The cry of liberty & property appears to me to be at a very low ebb, and remonstrating, except in favour of a war with Spain is quite out of fashion".

CR2017/C243/p.269 To the Earl of Rochford, Principal Secretary of State, from Newnham, 15 Oct. 1770: on the meeting of Parliament and the possibility of war in Europe.

CR2017/C243/p.269 From the same in Berkeley Square, 1 Nov. 1770: about political matters in answer to the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.270 To Sir William Duncan Bt., his doctor, from Newnham, 29 Oct. 1770: asking about the health of Mr. Grenville.

CR2017/C243/p.270 From the same in London, 1 Nov. 1770: Grenville can only live a few more days.

CR2017/C243/p.271 From the Earl of Morton in Aberdour, 14 Nov. 1770: asking for his support in his endeavours to succeed the Duke of Argyle as one of the sixteen peers of Scotland in the House.

CR2017/C243/p.271 To the same from South St., 20 Nov. 1770: he cannot help as the vacant seat is to be given to the Earl of Dysart.

CR2017/C243/p.271 From Joseph Chambers and Samuel Oliver, Aldermen of Leicester, in Leicester, 24 Nov. 1770: asking him to pay his subscription for the Election Bills. (£500, i.e.)

CR2017/C243/p.272 To Alderman Joseph Chambers by Denbigh's secretary, Ross Jennings, from South St., 27 Nov. 1770: sending the money required above.

CR2017/C243/p.272 From the same in Leicester, 29 Nov. 1770: their thanks for the above sum.

CR2017/C243/p.272 From William Burlton esq., Recorder of Leicester at Donhead near Shaftesbury, 24 Nov. 1770: recommending a lieutenant anxious to purchase a company. He makes mention of the dispute between Britain and Spain about the Falkland Islands.

CR2017/C243/p.273 To the same from South St., 4 Dec. 1770: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.273 From Arther Gregory of Stivick [Stivichall] Hall Warwick, 3 Dec. 1770: his thanks for Lord Denbigh's help.

CR2017/C243/p.274 To the Earl of Halifax, Secretary of State, from South St., 6 Dec. 1770: recommending the Rev. Astell for the living of Lilbourne.

CR2017/C243/p.274 From the Earl of Halifax in Grosvenor St., 8 December 1770: he has secured the living for Astell.

CR2017/C243/p.274 To the same from South St., Sat. evening, 8 Dec. 1770: his thanks for the above.

CR2017/C243/p.275 To John Robinson, Secretary to the Treasury, from South St., 13 Dec. 1770: asking that Lord North should prefer Marriott to a stall.

CR2017/C243/p.275 From the same in Downing St., 15 Dec. 1770: his promise to lay Marriott's case before Lord North.

CR2017/C243/p.275 From Joseph Chambers, alderman of Leicester, in Leicester, 20 Dec. 1770: about the election aftermath: the payment of bills, etc.

CR2017/C243/p.276 From Henry Wilmot, Secretary to Great Seal, in Bloomsbury Square, 21 Dec. 1770: about a new Commission of the Peace for Leicestershire.

CR2017/C243/p.276 From Lord Viscount Barrington, Secretary at War, in Cavendish Square, 21 Dec. 1770: on the appointments of Lord Denbigh's protegees.

CR2017/C243/p.276 From the Rev. J. Burslem in Market Bosworth, 24 Dec. 1770: his thanks for his son's commission.

CR2017/C243/p.277 From Lord Viscount Wentworth, Chairman of the Committee of the House of Lords, at Kirkby,31 Dec. 1770: commenting on politics. Notes by Lord Denbigh on the promotions he referred to, some of which were "made to accommodate the late Mr. Greenville's friends who then joined Government".

CR2017/C243/p.278 From Lady E. Harborough, daughter of Sir Thomas Cave, Bt., at Twickenham, 5 Feb. 1771: on a preferment.

CR2017/C243/p.278 To the same from South St., 9 Feb. 1771: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.279 To Sir Gilbert Elliot, Treasurer to the Navy, from Bath, 19 Mar. 1771: on political matters: "Either to expell or send to the Tower the Lord Mayor and Alderman Oliver seem to me measures equally hazardous: yet if the H. of Commons do not in some shape or other resent the commitment of their messenger you are no longer a H. of Parliament and if you are not despised you will at least be laugh'd at", etc.

CR2017/C243/p.279 From the same in Great George St., 3 April 1771: answering the above letter: on happenings in Parliament. The riots.

CR2017/C243/p.280 To the same from Bath, 5 Apr. 1771: commenting on political affairs: he believes the mad Lord Mayor and Alderman Oliver must be incapacitated by a bill.

CR2017/C243/p.280 From the same in London, 13 April 1771: on political matters: the budget, the India recruiting bill, riots, etc.

CR2017/C243/p.281 To the Earl of Rochford, Secretary of State, from Bath, 17 Mar. 1771: asking about political matters: the postponement of the sailing of Admiral Harland's fleet, etc.

CR2017/C243/p.281 From the same in Berkeley Square, 21 Mar. 1771: the revival of "Wilkes and all that nonsense" which has been very badly managed, etc.

Original: C242/1

CR2017/C243/p.282 To the same from Bath, 24 Mar, 1771: "Nothing can be worse than ordering Wilkes' attendance", etc., with reference to the problem of the Lord Mayor and Alderman Oliver.

CR2017/C243/p.282 To the same from Bath, 6 Apr. 1771: on the rumour of Lord North's resignation which would "undo" the King and the problem of the Lord Mayor and the City.

CR2017/C243/p.283 From the same in Berkeley Square, 13 Apr. 1771: on political matters. Lord North is not thought to be contemplating resignation; promotions.

Original: C242/7

CR2017/C243/p.283 To Vice-Admiral Thomas Pye from Bath, 20 Mar. 1771: containing further queries about the Lord Mayor and Alderman Oliver.

CR2017/C243/p.283 From the same in London, 22 Mar. 1771: on his election (in Rochester) and his fatigue as a result of canvassing and being on the hustings for 10 hours on Election Day. The Lord Mayor and Alderman Oliver are to be heard at the bar of the House of Commons "relative only to the City Charter". As regards the subject of the printers reporting Parliamentary debates, Wilkes has refused to attend except with the Mayor and Alderman.

CR2017/C243/p.284 To the same, M.P. for Rochester, from Bath, 24 Mar. 1771: asking him to send him Parliamentary news.

CR2017/C243/p.285 From the same in London, 27 Mar., Wednesday evening: the House is up for the Holidays: on the subject of the publication of parliamentary debates the Commons voted overwhelmingly that the Mayor had committed a breach of privilege [by arresting the messenger from the Commons who was sent to fetch one of the printers] and he went to the Tower. It is recounted how the mob outside attacked M.P.s. including Lord North and how it "remained with us till Lord Mayor went away at 2 o'clock in the morning, so that we may justly say we were imprisoned the whole time that we were so essentially doing the business of the nation. I verily believe we shou'd have been demolished to a man, had we attempted to go, before they got their Lord Mayor with them and carried him to the Mansion House where he was permitted to rest that night upon his giving his parole of honour that he wou'd go to the Tower in the morning". Other news of political figures and how they voted, etc.

CR2017/C243/p.286 To Lord North, First Lord of the Treasury, 15 Apr. 1771: asking that the office of window-peeper of Loughborough be given to Ross Jennings

CR2017/C243/p.287 From the same, in Downing St., Westminster, 16 Apr. 1771: he will obey Denbigh's commands with respect to above matter.

CR2017/C243/p.287 From the Earl of Lichfield, Captain of the Band of Pensioners, in Hill St., 12 June 1771: political news.

CR2017/C243/p.287 To the same from Newnham, 15 June 1771: commenting on ministerial changes and the Lieutenancy of Northants.

CR2017/C243/p.288 From the Earl of Oxford, one of Lords of Bedchamber, in London, 12 June 1771: on ministerial changes.

CR2017/C243/p.288 To the Duke of Grafton from Newnham, 15 June 1771: his congratulations on his appointment as Lord Privy Seal.

CR2017/C243/p.288 From the same at Euston, 13 July 1771: his thanks.

CR2017/C243/p.289 From the Corporation of Leicester in Leicester, 7 June 1771: on the right of the appointment of the poor in Trinity Hospital in the New Walk, Leicester: the Crown's right was usually waived in favour of the master and assistants until very recently when the Chancellor of Duchy of Lancaster appointed. Lord Denbigh is asked to secure the master and assistants the right to appoint.

CR2017/C243/p.291 From Vice-Admiral Thomas Pye in Portsmouth, 15 June 1771: on a protege of his Lordship's.

CR2017/C243/p.291 From the Rev. Thomas Fountaine, Secretary to the Earl of Rochford Secretary of State in Berkeley Square, 13 June 1771: on political and ecclesiastical appointments. There is no vacancy for Marriott.

CR2017/C243/p.292 To the same from Newnham, 1 July 1771: about Marriott, and Wilkes.

CR2017/C243/p.292 From the same in Marylebone, 1 July 1771: "Wilks and Bull are returned Sheriffs". [Wilkes was made a Sheriff of London].

CR2017/C243/p.292 From the same in Berkeley Square, 4 July 1771: despite the election at which Wilkes was returned as sheriff "the City in general is discontented".

CR2017/C243/p.293 To the same from Newnham, 8 July 1771: on politics; he fears the outbreak of riots at St. James' "with the City remonstrance as the Lord Mayor has summoned all the livery to attend him".

CR2017/C243/p.293 From Sir George Robinson Bt. in Leicester, 5 July 1771: Lord Denbigh has been made Vice-President to the County Infirmary.

CR2017/C243/p.293 To the same undated: declining the above office.

CR2017/C243/p.294 From the Rev. Thomas Fountaine, Secretary to the Earl of Rochford in Marylebone, 10 July 1771: on parliament. "The remonstrance was received on the throne; only ten of the livery admitted. Wilkes did not attend and all was perfectly quiet".

CR2017/C243/p.294 From the same in Berkeley Square, 11 July 1771: political news. The answer to the remonstrance has not yet been printed.

CR2017/C243/p.295 To the same from Newnham, 22 July 1771: Lord Rochford's answer to the remonstrance was far too gentle.

CR2017/C243/p.295 From Lord Willoughby de Broke, a Lord of Bedchamber, in Hill St., 16 July 1771: on exchanging his duty of waiting on the King.

CR2017/C243/p.295 To the same from Newnham, 31 July 1771: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.296 From Lord Viscount Wentworth, Chairman of the Committee of the House of Lords, at Kirkby, 21 July 1771: on a visit.

CR2017/C243/p.296 To Lord le Despenser, Joint Post Master General, from Newnham, 27 July 1771: about patronage.

CR2017/C243/p.296 From the same at the Post Office, 29 July 1771: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.297 From the Rev. Thomas Fountaine in Marylebone, 8 Aug. 1771: current news.

CR2017/C243/p.297 From the same in Marylebone, 10 Aug. 1771: political events; there is no prospect of peace between Russia and her opponent (Turkey).

CR2017/C243/p.298 To the same from Newnham, 12 Aug. 1771: political news.

CR2017/C243/p.298 From the same in Marylebone, 24 Aug. 1771: on the Spanish prohibition of British ships of war from their ports. "There is something very secret going on, but what it is I know not, tho I suspect it rather to be an affair of police than any thing else as Sir John Feilding is often with Lord Rochford". Wilkes' "popularity decreases daily". The Russo-Turkish war, etc.

CR2017/C243/p.299 From the same, in Marylebone, 3 Sept. 1771: the government is on a firmer foundation, "The City of London already sick of their choice for Sheriff[Wilkes] and the supporters of the bill of rights entirely disabled from doing farther mischief by the secession of their members".

CR2017/C243/p.299 From the same in Marylebone, 5 Sept. 1771: the government is on a firm foundation. The opposition is divided and there is no possibility of a coalition.

CR2017/C243/p.300 From the same in Marylebone, 12 Sept. 1771: he has no political news to give.

CR2017/C243/p.300 From Captain William Feilding in London, 12 Sept. 1771: on seeing him.

CR2017/C243/p.300 To the same from Newnham, 14 Sept. 1771: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.301 To the Earl of Sandwich, First Lord of the Admiralty, from Newnham 21 Sept. 1771: asking whether Parliament will meet before Christmas.

CR2017/C243/p.301 From the same at the Admiralty, 23 Sept. 1771: political news and some personal matters.

CR2017/C243/p.302 From Samuel Oliver esq., Managing Alderman of Leicester, at Birstall, 28 Sept. 1771: on the new corporation officials.

CR2017/C243/p.302 From Lieutenant William Feilding, son of Admiral Feilding, at Princes Court, Westminster, 5 Oct. 1771: complimentary.

CR2017/C243/p.302 To the same from Newnham, 12 Oct. 1771: replying to the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.303 To Thomas Fountaine, Secretary to Lord Rochford, from Newnham, 10 Oct. 1771: about Lord Denbigh's accident when on his way to Lord Exeter's when the carriage overturned which bruised him, so that he cannot hold a pen. "Lord D. rejoices very much at the defeat of the City Patriots".

CR2017/C243/p.303 From the same in Marylebone, 12 Oct. 1771: political and personal news.

CR2017/C243/p.304 To the Earl of Hertford, Lord Chamberlain of His Majesty's Household, from Newnham, 19 Oct. 1771: asking for advice on whether to send his boys to Harrow as he had intended. The Head has died and he would like to have Lord Hertford's sentiments as to the new master.

CR2017/C243/p.304 From the same, undated: the appointment of Mr. Heath for Harrow School was a very proper one and he should be a success.

CR2017/C243/p.305 To Mrs. Jane Hart Cotton, his sister, from Newnham, 19 Oct. 1771: personal, light hearted letter asking her to get him some fruit trees in Paris and scolding her for being such a gad-about. He has built a new kitchen garden [at Newnham Paddox].

CR2017/C243/p.306 From the same in Paris, 29 Oct. 1771: lighthearted gossipy letter in answer to the above. She mentions the fruit trees: no nectarines are to be had in Paris.

CR2017/C243/p.307 From Lord Viscount Beauchamp in London, 19 Oct. 1771: enquiring how Lord Denbigh is after his accident.

CR2017/C243/p.307 To the same from Newnham, 26 Oct. 1771: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.307 To the Earl of Bristol, Groom of the Stole from Newnham, 30 Oct. 1771: he cannot wait on the King owing to his bruises and the rheumatism he has had since the accident.

CR2017/C243/p.308 From the same at Ickworth Lodge [W. Suffolk] 3 Nov.: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.308 From the Earl of Rochford, one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, in Berkeley Square, Sunday evening, 27 Oct. 1771: Lord Feilding's comments as to Lord Denbigh's not writing or franking his own letters. As regards political news, all is quiet.

CR2017/C243/p.308-9 To the same from Newnham, 5 Nov. 1771: political news: European and home affairs. "The country squires plague me to death about the land-tax and swear that if Lord North does not keep his word with them and reduce it to three shillings they will all vote against him upon that question; and if so I am clear ... that he will be beat".

CR2017/C243/p.309-10 From Lord Viscount Mount Stuart in Cambridge, 28 Oct. 1771: the health of his family. Lord Denbigh's accident.

CR2017/C243/p.311 From the Rev. Thomas Fountaine, Secretary to Lord Rochford, in Marylebone, 31 Oct. 1771: the political scene, including the fact that "Wilkes is very much on the decline, and the plan of ingratiating himself with the felons and the mob at the sessions-house having not succeeded, he is at present confined to his home by a fever, occasioned perhaps by chagrin. tant mieux".

CR2017/C243/p.311 From the same in Marylebone, Friday 8 Nov. 1771: the political scene; the health, marriages, etc. of royal and aristocratic personages.

CR2017/C243/p.312 From William Burlton esq., Recorder of Leicester and Major of the Leics. Militia, at Donhead near Shaftesbury, 26 Oct. 1771: concerning a quarrel between Burlton and Grey which resulted from an order made by Burlton for "sending a militia drummer to the blind-house for beating round the town without leave of and to the great insult of the magistracy of the place".

CR2017/C243/p.313 To the same from Newnham, 9 Nov. 1771: his comments on the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.314 From Mrs. Jane Hart Cotton, 6 Nov. 1771: sending Lord Denbigh's fruit trees and news about the English people in France and elsewhere.

CR2017/C243/p.314 To the same from Newnham, 3 Dec. 1771: the trees arrived in a very bad state owing to their long passage and are almost all dead. Society gossip.

CR2017/C243/p.315 From Valentine Morris esq. at Percefield, Mons., 15 Nov. 1771: asking him to apply for the forthcoming vacant governorship of Dominica for the writer.

CR2017/C243/p.315 To the same from Newnham, 25 Nov. 1771: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.315 From Samuel Garbet esq., at Carron house, Edinburgh, 26 Nov. 1771: complimentary.

CR2017/C243/p.316 From the Rev. Thomas Fountaine, Secretary of Lord Rochford at Marylebone, 3 Dec. 1771: political news: about Ireland, Spain, ministerial positions, etc.

CR2017/C243/p.316 From the Earl of Rochford, Principal Secretary of State, in Berkeley Square, 4 Dec. 1771: enquiring who is to act as chairman of the Committees of the House that winter.

CR2017/C243/p.316 To the same from Newnham, 7 Dec. 1771: answering the above letter and forcasting Lord Townshend's return from Ireland (where he was Lord Lieutenant).

CR2017/C243/p.317 To John Ross Mackye esq., Treasurer to the Board of Ordnance, from Newnham, 11 Dec. 1771: inviting him to Newnham.

CR2017/C243/p.317 From the same in London, 20 Dec. 1771: answering the above; Lord Bute's health.

CR2017/C243/p.318 From the Rev. Thomas Fountaine in Marylebone, 12 Dec. 1771: political news: all is quiet.

CR2017/C243/p.318 From the same in Berkeley Square, 17 Dec. 1771: sending news of the "restitution of Falkland's Island" and of the Russo-Turkish war.

CR2017/C243/p.318 From the Earl of Rochford in Berkeley Square, 21 Dec. 1771: political news: Wilkes "means to attack the House of Lords and we are laying our heads together to form a plan of defence"; other matters.

CR2017/C243/p.319 To the same from Newnham, 23 Dec. 1771: answering the above letter. on Wilkes: "His intentions are to open the gates of Newgate to any printer that our House will commit to that place either for abuse or printing of debates".

CR2017/C243/p.320 From Thomas Fountaine in Marylebone, 26 Dec. 1771: political news, including public appointments.

CR2017/C243/p.320 To the Earl of Rochford from Newnham, 30 Dec. 1771: on political affairs: "I see Shelburne is come home. Have there been any overtures to or from him? I hope to God not the former, from (sic) he will always betray whatever side he is concerned with".

CR2017/C243/p.321 From Lord Viscount Wentworth, Chairman to Committees of House of Lords, at Aix en Provence, 18 Dec. 1771: on his proxy for Parliament and the English party at Aix.

CR2017/C243/p.322 From Captain Charles Feilding in Portman Square, 2 Jan. 1771: on his marriage to Sophia Finch, sister to Lord Winchilsea.

CR2017/C243/p.322 To the same from Newnham, 4 Jan. 1771: complimenting him on his marriage.

CR2017/C243/p.323 To Lieutenant Thomas Underwood on board Admiral Harland's ship the Northumberland stationed in the East Indies, from London, 4 Feb. 1772: on his speculations as to his obtaining a command, etc.

CR2017/C243/p.323 To Sir Robert Harland, Commander-in-Chief of his Majesty's Fleet in the East Indies, from South St., London, 4 Feb. 1772: asking for preferment for Underwood.

CR2017/C243/p.323 From Lord Denbigh's secretary to Lieutenant Underwood on the Northumberland, from London, 30 Mar. 1772: he should get a command soon.

CR2017/C243/p.323 From the same, First Lieutenant of the Northumberland, 30 Sept. 1771: on events at sea and island quarrels.

CR2017/C243/p.324 From the Earl of Rochford at St. James', 5 Feb. 1772: summoning him to a meeting on the subject of a message from the King to the Lords and Commons [this occasioned the Royal Marriage Bill].

CR2017/C243/p.324 From the same in Berkeley Square, 9 Feb. 1772: about moving an address of condolence in the House of Lords.

CR2017/C243/p.324 From the Rev. J. Burslem in Market Bosworth, 19 Feb. 1772: on stationing his son in Minorca.

CR2017/C243/p.324 To his Excellency General Mostyn, Governor of Minorca, from South St., London, 4 Mar. 1772: asking for a favour for Burslem's son.

CR2017/C243/p.324 From the Rev. J. Burslem in Market Bosworth, 22 Mar. 1772: on the above subject.

CR2017/C243/p.325 From Sir Edward Boughton at Lawford Hall, 24 Feb. 1772: on problems over the course of the canal round Newbold and Rugby.He has been told he must enclose Newbold Field on this account, but is unwilling to do so.

CR2017/C243/p.325 To his first cousin, Captain William Feilding of the Guards, undated: on a vacancy for a bedchamber woman which Feilding's sister would like to take.

CR2017/C243/p.325 From the Rev. Donald MacKinnon, domestic chaplain of Lord Denbigh from Newnham, 4 Mar. 1772: on the sudden death of Sir Edward Boughton.

CR2017/C243/p.326 To Lord North, First Lord of the Treasury, from South St., London, 14 Mar. 1772: on a stall for the Rev. Thomas Marriott at Windsor.

CR2017/C243/p.326 From the same in Downing St., London, 15 Mar. 1772: Marriott is to have the first vacant stall at Westminster or Canterbury.

CR2017/C243/p.327 To the Earl of Rochford from South St., 14 Mar. 1772: asking for help in securing Marriott the stall at Windsor.

CR2017/C243/p.327 From the same in Berkeley Square, Saturday morning, 14 Mar. 1772: pledging his help for Marriott.

Original: C242/21

CR2017/C243/p.327 From the same in Berkeley Square, Saturday night, 14 Mar. 1772: The Windsor stall is already filled.

Original: C242/15

CR2017/C243/p.327 From Lord Viscount Wentworth, Chairman of Committees to the House of Lords, at Aix, 30 Dec. 1771: on his proxy during the winter.

CR2017/C243/p.328 From the Earl of Orford, Lord of the Bed Chamber, 16 Mar. 1772: about his duty of waiting on the King.

CR2017/C243/p.328 To Lord North, First Lord of the Treasury, from South St., 27 Mar. 1772: on preferment for Duncan Stewart.

CR2017/C243/p.328 From Samuel Garbet esq., in Carron, Scotland, 28 Mar. 1772: asking for Denbigh's patronage for his friends who are to petition Parliament for two new churches for Birmingham "for tho we have probably 50,000 inhabitants there are only two churches and two chapels in the whole town of Birmingham".

CR2017/C243/p.329 From the Rev. Jack Craven, first cousin to Lord Craven and domestic chaplain to Lord Denbigh at Wolverton, 21 Apr. 1772: asking him to intercede on his behalf for a preferment.

CR2017/C243/p.329 To the same from Bath, 3 May 1772: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.329 To the Earl of Rochford, 30 Apr. 1772: on Lord Denbigh's needing a proxy, owing to his stay in Bath for reasons of Health.

CR2017/C243/p.329 From the same in Berkeley Square, London, 1 May 1772: answering the above letter. He has no political news to give.

Original: C242/2

CR2017/C243/p.329 To the same from Bath, 3 May 1772: on his proxy. He will come to London when the Dissenters' Bill comes up, if it is thought absolutely necessary.

CR2017/C243/p.330 From Donald MacKinnon, Lord Denbigh's chaplain in South St., 4 May 1772: reporting on the reading of the India Bill [for establishing Courts of Justice in Bengal] with a note that this bill died in Committee. Lord Denbigh's sons like Harrow and Mr. Heath reports well of them.

CR2017/C243/p.331 From the same in London, 5 May 1772: on the expected vacancy of the living at Brinklow.

CR2017/C243/p.331 To the Earl of Hertford, Lord Chamberlain, from Bath, 8 May 1772: about securing the living at Brinklow for MacKinnon.

CR2017/C243/p.332 From the same in London, 9 May 1772: the Earl of Warwick's chaplain is to have the living of Brinklow.

CR2017/C243/p.332 From the Earl of Rochford in London, 4 May 1772: on parliamentary affairs: the Dissenters' Bill. A post for Mount Stuart [see previous letters to Lord Rochford about this].

Original: C242/3, when it was dated 7th May 1772

CR2017/C243/p.332 To the same from bath, 9 May 1772: about Mount Stuart's appointment and the amount of support for and against the Dissenters' Bill [this was eventually thrown out by the House of Lords].

CR2017/C243/p.333 From the Rev. Jack Craven (first cousin of Lord Craven) in London, 7 May 1772: about a preferment.

CR2017/C243/p.333 From Lord Viscount Mount Stuart in Hill St., London, 9 May 1772: about his appointment. The Dissenters' Bill has passed the Commons.

CR2017/C243/p.334 From the same in London, Sunday 10 May 1772: The Dissenters' Bill; the result of the election at Saltash.

CR2017/C243/p.334 From the Earl of Rochford in Berkeley Square, 12 May 1772: summoning him for the reading of the Dissenters' Bill. The peace congress between the Turks and Russians.

CR2017/C243/p.334 From the Earl of Northington in London, Wed. 13 May 1772: The Dissenters' Bill. "Captn Cooke who commands the Rosulion and is to sail with Banks took leave of the King this morning and appears to be fully assured of the success of the Undertaking". [Note: "Mr. Banks and Dr. Solander the two famous Naturalists afterwards declined going thinking the Resolution not a safe ship"].

CR2017/C243/p.335 From Mrs. Jane Hart, in Rue de Jardinier, Paris, 19 May 1772: enquiring about his health.

CR2017/C243/p.335 To the same from London, 30 May 1772: answering the above letter. The trees from Paris all died.

CR2017/C243/p.335 From the same in Paris, June 1772: a lighthearted letter, beseeching him to replace Lord Harcourt as French ambassador, and charging him against growing old.

CR2017/C243/p.336 From the Earl of Hardwicke in St. James' Square,29 May 1772: his wish to be kept on the list of entrees.

CR2017/C243/p.336 To the same from South St., 30 May 1772: replying to the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.336 From Captain William Bulkeley in Southampton, 1 June 1772: asking for his help in getting him a preferment.

CR2017/C243/p.336 To the same from Newnham, 27 June 1772: replying to the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.337 From Lord Viscount Mount Stuart in London, 10 June 1772: political news, including the Bradshaw affair.

CR2017/C243/p.337 To the same from Newnham, 16 June 1772: "I am very well excepting a strain which I gave myself in the groin getting on horseback.

CR2017/C243/p.337 From Sir William Wheler Bt. in Leamington, 16 June 1772: the dispute about the County Coroner has led to an election. [Mr. Parry, the Warwick condidate was elected.]

CR2017/C243/p.337 To the same from Newnham, 17 June 1772: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.338 To the Earl of Rochford from Newnham, 6 July 1772: about politics and events in Europe, and political appointments. "I amuse myself with my workmen". [? building Newnham kitchen garden].

CR2017/C243/p.338 To Thomas Fountaine, Secretary to the Earl of Rochford, from Newnham, 18 July 1772: complimentary.

CR2017/C243/p.338 From the same in London, 22 July 1772: a little political news.

CR2017/C243/p.339 To the same from Newnham, 1 Aug. 1772: the new M.P. for Harwich; the successor to the Lieutenancy in Ireland.

CR2017/C243/p.339 From the same in Berkeley Square, 14 Aug. 1772: on political appointments.

CR2017/C243/p.340 To the Earl of Hillsborough, a Principal Secretary of State and First Lord of Trade, from Newnham, 10 Aug. 1772: his alarm at reports that Lord Hillsborough is resigning his post.

CR2017/C243/p.340 From the same in Hanover Square, 21 Aug. 1772: on the reason for his resignation: "The measure intended is a grant of 11,000,000 of acres in the interior of America with a separate government" - a principle he considers "ruinous to this Kingdom and the old colonies" [this was known as "the Ohio business"]

Original: C285/3

CR2017/C243/p.341 From Henry Wilmot esq., Secretary to the Great Seal, in Bloomsbury Square, 13 Aug. 1772: the news of Hillsborough's resignation "with regard to the grant to Mr. Walpole and others upon the Ohio".

CR2017/C243/p.341 To the same from Newnham, 15 Aug. 1772: about Lord Hillsborough's resignation and other possible political changes.

CR2017/C243/p.342 To Sir Richard Adams, Baron of Exchequer, from Newnham, 29 Aug. 1772: praying that John Baff be not transported for stealing cucumbers worth 1/-; his accomplice had been shot dead on the spot and he urges the exercise of moderation for Baff.

CR2017/C243/p.342 From the same in Bloomsbury Sq., 1 Sept. 1772: about John Baff who had stolen 104 cucumbers worth 4/-; he had resisted capture and therefore was not a fit case for pardon. His resistance was the cause of the death of the other man.

CR2017/C243/p.343 From the Earl of Sandwich, Lord of the Admiralty, 13 Sept. 1772: on promotion for Lieutenant Underwood.

CR2017/C243/p.343 To the same from Newnham, 18 Sept. 1772: thanks for the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.343 From Captain Thomas Underwood in Madras, 10 Feb. 1772: thanks for his promotion. All is peaceful in his part of the world.

CR2017/C243/p.344 To Lord Hyde, Chancellor of Duchy of Lancaster, undated: asking for the appointment of Joseph Cox to the vacant place at Old Leicester Hospital.

CR2017/C243/p.344 From the same, 29 Sept. 1772: about Joseph Cox's admission to the Duchy Hospital at Leicester.

CR2017/C243/p.344 From the same, 13 Oct. 1772: on the admission of Cox to the Hospital at Leicester.

CR2017/C243/p.344 To the same from Newnham, 21 Oct. 1772: The admission of Cox as above and Lord Denbigh's dislike of Hyde's grant of exclusive power over appointments to the Hospital to the Earl of Stamford who exerts "every nerve in opposition to this administration".

CR2017/C243/p.345 From Thomas Fountaine, (the Earl of Rochford's private secretary), in St. Osyth, 25 Oct. 1772: on political appointments, etc.

CR2017/C243/p.345 To John Robinson esq., Secretary to the Treasury, from Newnham, 28 Oct. 1772: one of prebendaries of Westminster is dying or dead: he begs that the promise to his cousin Marriott be remembered.

CR2017/C243/p.345 To the Earl of Bristol, Groom of Stole, from Newnham, 28 Oct. 1772: about the duty of waiting on the King.

CR2017/C243/p.345 From the same at Ickworth Lodge [W. Suffolk], 4 Nov. 1772: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.346 To the same from Newnham, 9 Nov. about his waiting duty.

CR2017/C243/p.346 From the Rev. Thomas Marriott in London, 5 Nov. 1772: about the approaching death of Burdett, a prebendary of Westminster.

CR2017/C243/p.346 To the same from Newnham, 7 Nov. 1772: his instructions as to Marriott's procedure on the death of Burdett.

CR2017/C243/p.346 To Thomas Fountaine, Secretary to the Earl of Rochford, from Newnham, 7 Nov.: about the appointment for Marriott. Other political appointments.

CR2017/C243/p.347 From John Robinson esq., Secretary to the Treasury, Parliament St., 7 Nov. 1772: about Marriott.

CR2017/C243/p.347 To Vice-Admiral Thomas Pye from Newnham, 21 Nov. 1772: about future preferments, etc.

CR2017/C243/p.348 From the same in London, 26 Nov. 1772: reporting on the business in the House of Commons: the motion has been carried to have a secret Committee inspect the books of the India Company.

CR2017/C243/p.348 From the Earl of Sandwich, First Lord of the Admiralty at Hinchingbrooke, 16 Nov. 1772: as to the Hunts. County election: he seeks the support of Lord Denbigh's nephew.

CR2017/C243/p.349 To his nephew John Hart Cotton from Newnham, 19 Nov. 1772: asking him to support the two present members in the Hunts. election.

CR2017/C243/p.349 To the Earl of Sandwich from Newnham, 23 Nov. 1772: the Hunts. election: "I will leave no stone unturned to find out and secure you whatever votes are within twenty miles of this neighbourhood".

CR2017/C243/p.350 From the same at the Admiralty, 27 Nov. 1772: on political events and appointments.

CR2017/C243/p.350 To the Earl of Rochford, a principal Secretary of State, from Newnham, 23 Nov. 1772: asking for Parliamentary news.

CR2017/C243/p.351 From the same in London, Thursday, 26 Nov., 4 o'clock: sending him a speech and address.

CR2017/C243/p.351 From the Rev. Thomas Fountaine Private Secretary to the Earl of Rochford etc. in Berkeley Square, 28 Nov. 1772: concerning Parliamentary matters, including the Secret Committee on the East India Company.

CR2017/C243/p.351 From Arthur Gregory esq., in Warwick, 25 Nov. 1772: his desire for the post of receiver of the Warwickshire land tax which should soon be vacant.

CR2017/C243/p.351 To the Earl of Hertford, Lord Lieutenant of Warks., from Newnham, 30 Nov. 1772: asking for the above post for Gregory.

CR2017/C243/p.352 To Earl Gore, Lord President of His Majesty's Council, from Newnham, 28 Nov. 1772: on the disposal of the office of sheriff of Leicestershire.

CR2017/C243/p.352 From the Earl of Hertford in London, 3 Dec. 1772: on the post of receiver of the Warwickshire land tax.

CR2017/C243/p.353 To Lord North, First Lord of Treasury, 8 Dec. 1772: hoping that Marriott will be appointed to the prebend of Westminster, as Burdett is now dead.

CR2017/C243/p.353 From the same in Downing St., 9 Dec. 1772: about Marriott.

CR2017/C243/p.353 From Lord Rochford at St. James'. 10 Dec. 1772: Marriott is to get the appointment.

Original: C243/4

CR2017/C243/p.353 To the same from Newnham, 12 Dec. 1772: his pleasure at Marriott's appointment to the vacant prebend at Westminster.

CR2017/C243/p.353 From the Rev. Thomas Marriott in Basinghall St., 1772: his gratitude on the receipt of his appointment.

CR2017/C243/p.354 To the same, Prebendary of Westminster from Newnham, 14 Dec. 1772: on his new appointment.

CR2017/C243/p.354 To Lord North, First Lord of Treasury, from Newnham, 14 Dec. 1772: his thanks for Marriott's appointment, etc.

CR2017/C243/p.355 From the Rev. Thomas Marriott, Prebendary of Westminster, in Basinghall St., 16 Dec. 1772: complimentary.

CR2017/C243/p.357 From Sir John Palmer Bt., at Charlton, 23 Jan. 1773: about the disposal of the office of Sheriff for Leics: - he wants to have Mr. Sturgis excused.

CR2017/C243/p.357 To John Sturgis esq., from South St., 25 Jan. 1773: about the above matter.

CR2017/C243/p.357 From the same at Sibbertoft [Northants.], 1 Feb. 1773: his thanks for having him excused the office of sheriff.

CR2017/C243/p.357 To Mr. Wright of Lubenham from South St., 18 Feb. 1773: asking for his vote and interest in the Hunts. election in favour of the present members.

CR2017/C243/p.358 To Sir Thomas Samuel, Bt. from South St., 24 Feb. 1773: about Samuel's hounds which had hunted on his lands at Claybrooke.

CR2017/C243/p.359 Ross Jennings, Secretary to Lord Denbigh in London to Capt. Thomas Underwood of the Swallow stationed in the East Indies, 25 Feb. 1773: Lord Denbigh's concern at the accounts of Underwood's extravagance, and his hopes that "you have not forgot the instructions about the paper for his love-room at Newnham which is indeed ready for it".

CR2017/C243/p.359 To Lieutenant W. Burslem from London, 16 Feb. 1773: upbraiding him for his extravagance, which his father cannot afford to support.

CR2017/C243/p.360 To the same at Glasgow, from London, 4 Mar. 1773: again about his extravagance.

Note after this letter: "NB. The transcriber of this years correspondence has entered the three preceding not as letters of consequence but to furnish posterity with a striking and incontestible proof of Lord Denbigh's humanity and goodness of heart".

CR2017/C243/p.360 From the same at Elgin, 21 Mar. 1773: promising to pay off debts of £100 and live within his income in the future.

CR2017/C243/p.361 To Mr. Pyne, attorney-at-law in Leicester, from London, 5 Mar. 1773: asking for support for the present members in the Hunts. election.

CR2017/C243/p.361 From John Moss in the Bay of Chalure, 30 Sept. 1772: he is a merchant, trading as a fisherman who has been reduced in circumstances by this precarious mode of life and he seeks help.

CR2017/C243/p.362 From Commodore George Walker in London, 22 Mar. 1773: on various naval posts suitable for Moss.

CR2017/C243/p.362 From Lord Apsley, Lord High Chancellor, 3 Mar. 1773: on a legal matter.

CR2017/C243/p.363 To John Robinson esq., Secretary to the Treasury, from South St., 27 Jan. 1773: about preferment for a Leicester voter as a tide waiter.

CR2017/C243/p.363 From the same in Parliament St., 27 Jan. 1773: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.363 To the same from South St., 24 Feb. 1773: about the above matter

CR2017/C243/p.363 From the same, 27 Feb. 1773: about the above matter.

CR2017/C243/p.364 From Lord Viscount Beauchamp in Stanhope St., to Lord Denbigh at Bath,21 Apr. 1773: about rumours of war in the Mediterranean.

CR2017/C243/p.364 From the same in London to the same in Bath,22 Apr. : political news. A bounty has been granted to encourage seaman to join up.

CR2017/C243/p.364 From the Earl of Rochford in Berkeley Square, 22 Apr. 1773: The French are fitting out a squadron at Toulon: as a result 15 ships of the line and some frigates are being sent out from Britain.

CR2017/C243/p.364 From the Earl of Exeter in London, 8 May 1773: asking for his support over the inclosure bill of Swineshead, Lincs.

CR2017/C243/p.365 From the Rev. R. Wilson, Curate of Lutterworth, in Lutterworth, 2 June 1773: asking for his support in getting the living of Desford, Leics.

CR2017/C243/p.365 From the same in Lutterworth, 1 July 1773: his thanks for having obtained the above living for him.

CR2017/C243/p.365 To Lord Apsley, Lord Chancellor, from South St., 10 June 1773: on a vacancy about to occur at S. Kilworth, Leics.

CR2017/C243/p.366 From the same in London, 19 June 1773: on the S. Kilworth living.

CR2017/C243/p.366 From Edward Roe Yeo, 16 June 1773: on the vacant living of Desford.

CR2017/C243/p.366 To the same from London, 19 June 1773: replying to the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.367 From the Earl of Bute in London, 15 June 1773: sending him his proxy, and asking him to take a certain bill under his protection.

Original: C242/18

CR2017/C243/p.367 From the same at Luton Hoo, 19 June 1773: on the said bill.

CR2017/C243/p.367 To the same from London, 20 June 1773: on his support of the bill.

CR2017/C243/p.368 From Sir Robert Harland, Admiral of His Majesty's Fleet in the East Indies on "The Northumberland" in Bombay Harbour, 8 Jan. 1773: complimentary on and about Underwood.

CR2017/C243/p.368 From Captain Thomas Underwood in Bombay Harbour, on Board the Swallow, 24 Nov. 1772: an account of his movements since leaving Madras in July 1772: "I have sent the pattern of the paper to China and hope to have it by one of the Moccow ships at Madrass at our arrival there".

CR2017/C243/p.369 To Lord Viscount Mount Stuart from Newnham, 5 July 1773: society gossip.

CR2017/C243/p.369 From the same in London, 23 July 1773: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.369 To Admiral Sir Thomas Pye from Newnham, 5 July 1773: complimentary; his promotion.

CR2017/C243/p.370 From the same in Portsmouth, 9 July 1773: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.370 To Lord Viscount Mount Stuart from Newnham, 7 Aug. 1773: about seeing him.

CR2017/C243/p.370 From the same in Luton Park, 13 Aug. 1773: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.371 From the Earl of Dartmouth, Secretary of State for the Colonies, in Sandwell, Saturday 28 Aug. 1773: on seeing him and others at Sandwell.

CR2017/C243/p.371 To the same from Newnham, Wed. 1 Sept. 1773: complimentary.

CR2017/C243/p.371 From the Rev. Thomas Marriott, Prebendary of Westminster, in Darfield, 28 Aug. 1773: his youngest brother's success in Bengal.

CR2017/C243/p.372 From Lord Craven of Combe Abbey, 8 Sept. 1773: about a petition in favour of Alderman Hewit who had convicted two men who had robbed and murdered the keeper of Binley turnpike.

CR2017/C243/p.372 To the Earl of Warwick from Newnham, 28 Aug. 1773: asking him to sign the deputation of Cesters Over.

CR2017/C243/p.372 From the same at Warwick Castle, 10 Sept. 1773: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.373 To the Earl of Rochford, a Principal Secretary of State, from Newnham, 14 Sept. 1773: asking when Parliament was to meet.

CR2017/C243/p.373 From the same in Berkeley Square, 17 Sept. 1773: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.373 To Lord Viscount Mount Stuart from Newnham, 11 Sept. 1773: about a visit.

CR2017/C243/p.373 From the same in Luton Park, 14 Sept. 1773: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.374 To the same, 20 Sept. 1773: on the above visit.

CR2017/C243/p.374 From Sir John Feilding in Brompton, 22 Sept. 1773: asking for help for the family of Admiral Feilding who has just died, leaving them all in great distress and want. [Note that the letter was signed with a mark as Sir John was blind].

CR2017/C243/p.374 Admiral Feilding's widow to Sir John Feilding, 21 Sept. 1773: asking for help on death of her husband.

CR2017/C243/p.374 To Sir John Feilding, from Bath, 1 Oct.: on his attempts to obtain a pension for Mrs. Feilding and his knowledge that it will be useless to expect a pension from the King on the Civil List at present.

CR2017/C243/p.375 From Sir Thomas Pye, Admiral of the Blue, in London, 24 Sept. 1773: about obtaining a pension for Admiral Feilding's widow.

CR2017/C243/p.375 To the same from Bath, 30 Sept. 1773: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.376 To the Earl of Sandwich from Bath, 30 Sept. 1773: asking what pension Mrs. Feilding can hope to get as an admiral's widow.

CR2017/C243/p.376 From the same at Hinchingbrooke, 4 Oct. 1773: regarding the distressed families of officers of every rank in the services "there is no fund for their relief except the common pension" and this is "a mere trifle".

CR2017/C243/p.377 From Sir Thomas Pye, Admiral of the Blue, at Portsmouth, 7 Oct. 1773: on the above difficulty.

CR2017/C243/p.377 From Mrs. M. Feilding at Prince's Court [Westminster] to Sir Thomas Pye, 5 Oct. 1773: on her plight.

CR2017/C243/p.378 From Lieutenant William Feilding at Prince's Court, 28 Sept. 1773: on the plight of his mother and sisters on death of their father, Admiral Feilding: he asks that they should be recommended to King for his Royal Bounty as any officer's pension will be a pittance.

CR2017/C243/p.379 To the same from Bath, 13 Oct. 1773: Lord Denbigh will do his best, but the King has no money. He sends some money (£50), but asks that this should be kept a secret from the widow.

CR2017/C243/p.379 From the same at Prince's Court, 20 Oct. 1773: his thanks.

CR2017/C243/p.379 To the Earl of Sandwich, First Lord of the Admiralty, from Bath, ?14 or 15 Oct. 1773: on above plight of Mrs Feilding,mentioning that Admiral Feilding "by being shipwrecked on the coast of New-found-land lost the use of all his limbs and was thereby rendered incapable of rising any higher in his profession".

CR2017/C243/p.380 From the same at the Admiralty, 15 Oct. 1773: on the impossibility of getting Mrs. Feilding a pension "upon the ordinary estimate of the Navy"; nor were any vacancies available at present for Lieutenant William Feilding.

CR2017/C243/p.380 From the same at Hinchingbrooke, 20 Oct. 1773: on the same matter.

CR2017/C243/p.381 From the same at the Admiralty, 21 Oct. 1773: he has hopes of preferment for Lieutenant William Feilding.

CR2017/C243/p.381 From the same at the Admiralty, 22 Oct. 1773: Lieutenant Feilding has been appointed an Adjutant at Plymouth.

CR2017/C243/p.381 From William Feilding esq., Lieutenant and Adjutant, at Prince's Court, 26 Oct. 1773: his thanks.

CR2017/C243/p.381 From Lord Viscount Beauchamp at Hitcham, 2 Oct. 1773: about the contents of the Duke of Kingston's will.

CR2017/C243/p.382 To the same from Bath, 16 Oct. 1773: answering the above letter and sending news of their friends' movements.

CR2017/C243/p.382 To Lord Viscount Townshend, Master-General of the Ordnance, from Bath, 16 Oct. 1773: asking about a family picture of Lord Grandison which was said to be at Rainham.

CR2017/C243/p.382 From the same, Oct. 1773: promising to ask his mother about the picture.

CR2017/C243/p.383 From Lord Craven of Combe Abbey, 26 Oct. 1773: on having a man discharged from the marines.

CR2017/C243/p.383 To the same from London, 2 Nov. 1773: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.383 From the Earl of Rochford, In waiting, 3 Nov. 1773: asking him to give the King a message.

CR2017/C243/p.384 From Captain Charles Jackson of the Marines, at St. John's Newfoundland, 1 Oct. 1773: Newfoundland is very barren, but he is sending Lady Denbigh a number of shrubs with some fish. He can also send spruces of "three different sorts viz. red, white and black" if Lord Denbigh would like them.

CR2017/C243/p.384 To the same, 28 Oct. 1773: his thanks.

CR2017/C243/p.385 To Henry Wilmot esq. , "Dear Giant", Secretary to the Great Seal, from Newnham, 16 Nov. 1773: asking that Charles Allen be presented to the living of Tugby, Leics. for "Mr. Allen and his friends will be very useful to me at the Election".

CR2017/C243/p.385 From the same in Bloomsbury Square, 20 Nov. 1773: he cannot help in the above matter.

CR2017/C243/p.385 From Lord Apsley, Lord High Chancellor in Great Russell St. to Henry Wilmot, Secretary to the Great Seal, 19 Nov. 1773: the Tugby living has already been disposed of.

CR2017/C243/p.386 To Lord Apsley from Newnham, 22 Nov. 1773: on the above matter.

CR2017/C243/p.386 From the same in London, 29 Nov. 1773: he will try and exchange the living of Tugby in Lord Denbigh's favour as it had previously been granted to Allen [but at that time the incumbent failed to die and had got married instead, as Lord Denbigh related in his letter above to Henry Wilmot.]

Original: C268/36

CR2017/C243/p.386 To Lord Viscount Barrington, Secretary at War, from Newnham, 19 Nov. 1773: asking for preferment in the services for Rowley Godfrey.

CR2017/C243/p.387 From the same in Cavendish Square, 23 Nov. 1773: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.387 To Lord Viscount Beauchamp from Newnham, 20 Nov. 1773: asking for preferment for Jane Hart Cotton's son as a Gentleman of the Privy Chamber.

CR2017/C243/p.387 From the same in London, 29 Nov. 1773: answering the above letter, He refers to the Absentee Tax proposed; "In almost all the new leases which have been granted of late years in Ireland, it is stipulated that any burden that may be laid on the land shall fall on the tenant who will become the sacrifice by this bill and not the absentee proprietor". Social news.

CR2017/C243/p.388 From the same in London, Monday night, 29 Nov. 1773: the Absentee Tax has been rejected.

CR2017/C243/p.388 To the same from Newnham, 2 Dec. 1773: Lord Denbigh considered the Absentee Tax "a very fair tax".

CR2017/C243/p.388 From the same in London, 4 Dec. 1773: The Absentee Tax was "again considered and rejected in Ireland".

CR2017/C243/p.388 To John Ross Mackye, Treasurer to the Ordnance, from Newnham, 2 Dec. 1773: on his visiting Newnham.

CR2017/C243/p.389 From the same in London, 4 Dec. 1773: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.389 To Lord Viscount Mount Stuart from Newnham, 2 Dec. 1773: on visiting Newnham.

CR2017/C243/p.389 From the same at Lamer, 9 Dec. 1773: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.389 To Lord Viscount Beauchamp from Newnham, 13 Dec. 1773: on visiting Newnham.

CR2017/C243/p.390 To the Earl of Rochford from Newnham, 1 Dec. 1773: The Irish Absentee Bill. The Election candidate for Malden.

CR2017/C243/p.390 From the same at St. James', 3 Dec. 1773: the absentee tax has been rejected.

CR2017/C243/p.390 From Thomas Courtney esq., Secretary to the Ordnance at the Ordnance Office to Earl of Rochford, 30 Nov. 1773: about a certificate of the age of a recommended cadet.

CR2017/C243/p.390 To Thomas Courtney from Newnham, 8 Dec. 1773: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.391 To Thomas Bowlby esq., Commissioner of Excise from Newnham, 9 Dec. 1773: asking for the restoration of a dismissed officer of excise.

CR2017/C243/p.391 From the same in South Park St., 11 Dec. 1773: he will do his best to help in the above case.

CR2017/C243/p.391 To Lord Viscount Townshend, Master General of the Ordnance, from Newnham, 11 Dec. 1773: about various preferments.

CR2017/C243/p.392 From the Earl of Rochford in London, 15 Dec. 1773: sending him lists of members of the House of Lords according as to whether they attended a meeting at Lord Rochford's house at the opening of the session and asking his advice on speakers, seconders, etc.

Original: C242/5

CR2017/C243/p.392 To the same from Newnham, 18 Dec. 1773: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.393 From Lady Tryphena Apsley, wife of the Lord Chancellor in London, 24 Dec. 1773: the living of Tugby is to go to Lord Denbigh's applicant.

CR2017/C243/p.393 To the same from Newnham, 27 Dec. 1773: his thanks for the above favour.

CR2017/C243/p.393 From Lord Viscount Beauchamp in London, 28 Dec. 1773: on visiting him.

CR2017/C243/p.394 From the Earl of Rochford at St. James', 6 Jan. 1774: an invitation to hear the King's Speech.

CR2017/C243/p.394 To the same from Newnham, 11 Jan. 1774: he will not be in London when Parliament meets. The Irish House of Commons has thrown out money bills which had been passed by the Privy Council: he would like Rochford's comments on this.

CR2017/C243/p.395 From Lord Viscount Beauchamp in London, 15 Feb. 1774: on events in Parliament: the printer's libel against the Speaker for which he was committed: 206 were opposed to the bill to regulate the incapacity of expelled members [concerning the Middlesex election of Wilkes] and 147 for.

CR2017/C243/p.395 To Lord Viscount Beauchamp from Newnham, 19 Feb. 1774: on the Speaker's libel: the house has been too lenient. On Grenville's bill for deciding contested elections.

CR2017/C243/p.396 From Anthony J. Keck esq., in the House of Commons, 22 Feb. 1774: his thanks for the recommendation of Allen for the living at Tugby. He will wait until he has seen Lord Denbigh before he takes "any steps in the Borough of Leicester".

CR2017/C243/p.396 To the same from Newnham, 26 Feb. 1774: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.396 From Henry Wilmot esq., Secretary to the Great Seal in Bloomsbury Square, 22 Feb. 1774: "Literary property is now at an end".

CR2017/C243/p.396 To the same from Newnham, 26 Feb. 1774: he is "well satisfied with the decision on literary property,for I hate monopolies". He asks whether Lord North is going to resign.

CR2017/C243/p.397 From the same in Bloomsbury Square, 1 Mar. 1774: there is no foundation for the rumour about Lord North. Other ministerial changes. America is to be discussed next week.

CR2017/C243/p.397 From the Rev. Thomas Fountaine, Secretary to the Earl of Rochford, in Berkeley Square, 24 Feb. 1774: on events in Parliament as described in H. Wilmot's letter above, etc.

CR2017/C243/p.397 From John Ross Mackye in London, 26 Feb. 1774: on Charles Fox who has been dismissed "for his repeated flippancies in the house I have met with nobody yet who does not approve of the measure". Lord North has been beaten by 250 to 122 on Grenville's bill.

CR2017/C243/p.398 To Lord Viscount Beauchamp from Newnham, 28 Feb. 1774: asking for information on Parliamentary events.

CR2017/C243/p.398 From the same in London, 4 Mar. 1774: Lord North is not to resign. The vacant ministerial offices are not yet disposed of.

CR2017/C243/p.398 To the Earl of Sandwich, First Lord of Admiralty, from Newnham, 28 Feb: asking whether Lord North was going to resign?

CR2017/C243/p.399 From the same at the Admiralty, 2 Mar. 1774: The American disturbances are to be discussed shortly. Lord North is on very firm ground and unlikely to resign.

CR2017/C243/p.399 From the Rev. Thos. Fountaine in Berkeley Square, 3 Mar: Parliamentary news: America is to come before the Lords next Wednesday.

CR2017/C243/p.399 From the Earl of Sandwich at the Admiralty, 3 Mar. 1774: about forthcoming Parliamentary business.

CR2017/C243/p.400 To the same from Newnham, 5 Mar. 1774: he will be in London when the American bills are sent up from the House of Commons. "I am pretty firmly convinced that the Americans will hold all our Acts of Parliament very cheap, unless vigorous measures are at the same time taken to enforce them".

CR2017/C243/p.400 To Lord Viscount Mount Stuart from Newnham, 5 Mar. 1774: he will be in town for the American bills.

CR2017/C243/p.401 From the Earl of Sandwich at the Admiralty, 8 Mar. 1774: America: the King's message was not opposed by either house.

Original: C268/37

CR2017/C243/p.401 From Lord Viscount Beauchamp in London, 9 Mar. 1774: there was no division in the House of Lords over Grenville's act. The ministerial appointments, including Beauchamp's own.

CR2017/C243/p.401 To the same from Newnham, 12 Mar. 1774: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.402 From the Earl of Rochford in London, 10 Mar. 1774: on next Thursday "It will be decided ... whether England is master of America or America of England".

Original: C242/8

CR2017/C243/p.402 To the same from Newnham, 12 Mar. 1774: he will come to town for the American debate.

CR2017/C243/p.402 From the same in Berkeley Square, 14 Mar. 1774: The American business in the Lords is to be put off "as the House of Commons have begun with a Bill to remove the port from Boston to some other place and insist on an indemnification for the loss of the tea".

CR2017/C243/p.402 To the same from Newnham, 15 Mar. 1774: "I am very glad to find our measures so spirited" [America].

CR2017/C243/p.403 From the same in Berkeley Square, 17 Mar. 1774: on Parliamentary business including America.

Original: C242/10

CR2017/C243/p.403 To the same from Newnham, 19 Mar. 1774: America: the House of Lords should move resolutions "on the notorious breach of Lord Rockingham's declaratory law by the Bostonians".

CR2017/C243/p.405 From the Earl of Orford, a Lord of the Bed-chamber and Ranger of Hyde and St. James' Parks in Eriswell, 31 Mar. 1774: asking Lord Denbigh to wait on the King for him.

CR2017/C243/p.405 To the same from Bath, 8 Apr. 1774: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.405 To Lord Viscount Beauchamp, one of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, from Bath, 16 Apr. 1774: commenting on the "bad success" the Government had in the choice of new India Directors and asking when the Commons will send up another American Bill.

CR2017/C243/p.406 From the same in London, 21 Apr. 1774: the Regulation Bill is to be read. The motion to repeal the tea-duty was rejected by a very large majority.

CR2017/C243/p.407 To Lord North, First Lord of Treasury, from South St., 13 May 1774: asking that his chaplain the Rev. D. Mackinnon be preferred to the living at Claybrooke.

CR2017/C243/p.407 From the same in Downing Street, Friday morning 13th: he is happy to give Denbigh his wish.

CR2017/C243/p.407 From John Robinson esq., Secretary to the Treasury, 18 May 1774: about the living at Claybrooke.

CR2017/C243/p.407 From the Earl of Rochford at St. James', 19 May 1774: Dr. Silvester, a distant relative of Lord Denbigh is to receive a knighthood.

CR2017/C243/p.408 From the Rev. Donald Mackinnon at Newnham, 2 June 1774: his thanks for obtaining the Claybrooke living for him.

CR2017/C243/p.408 From the Rev. Thomas Fountaine in London, 18 June 1774: Parliamentary business. On the Quebec Bill, Lord Chatham was answered by Lord Lyttelton. French affairs.

CR2017/C243/p.409 To the Earl of Rochford, from Newnham, 25 June 1774: on his opposition to Lord Chatham who is attempting to drive "millions into faction and rebellion"; the amendments to the Canada Bill; America: the Bostonians probably will contest the latest acts of Parliament without much success unless they gain the support of the other colonies.

CR2017/C243/p.409 From the Earl of Rochford by his secretary T. Fountaine in London, 25 July 1774: all is quiet on the political scene.

CR2017/C243/p.410 To John Robinson esq., Secretary to the Treasury, from Newnham, 2 July 1774: asking that Peter Oliver be appointed Receiver of the Coin at Leicester.

CR2017/C243/p.410 From the same in London, 6 July 1774: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.411 To Lord Viscount Beauchamp, a Lord of the Treasury, from Newnham, 16 July 1774: about a visit and his wish for information.

CR2017/C243/p.411 From the same in London, 21 July 1774: answering the above letter; there is no political news.

CR2017/C243/p.411 To George Perrot esq., a Baron of the Exchequer, 4 Aug. 1774: asking that the just sentence of John Barnfield for highway robbery be commuted from death to transportation for life, as it has caused such an uproar in Leicester where he was to be hanged.

CR2017/C243/p.411 From the same, 6 Aug.: he has reprieved Barnfield who is to be transported as requested.

CR2017/C243/p.412 From Lord Viscount Beauchamp, Lord of Treasury, 3 Aug. 1774: on the great confusion in Massachusetts: the assembly at Salem has been dissolved by proclamation of the Governor, etc.

CR2017/C243/p.412 To Thomas Fountaine, secretary of Earl of Rochford, from Newnham, 8 Aug. 1774: America: "I begin now to be seriously afraid that the Boston business will not end without bloodshed".Lord North should dissolve Parliament.

CR2017/C243/p.412 From the same in Windsor, 16 Aug. 1774: answering the above letter. There is no specific news.

CR2017/C243/p.413 From Edward Miller Mundy of Shipley esq., at Shipley, 19 Aug. 1774: asking for his patronage for a friend: hunting; personal news.

CR2017/C243/p.413 To the same from Newnham, 25 Aug. 1774: answering the above letter

CR2017/C243/p.414 To the Earl of Sandwich from Newnham, 8 Sept. 1774: inviting him for a visit after the Leicester music meeting.

CR2017/C243/p.414 From the same in London, 12 Sept. 1774: answering the above letter: with more about the music meeting.

CR2017/C243/p.414 To the Earl of Exeter from Newnham, 8 Sept. 1774: inviting him for a visit after the Leicester music meeting.

CR2017/C243/p.415 From the same at Blankney, 16 Sept. 1774: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.415 To the Duke of Roxborough, Lord of Bedchamber, from Newnham, 10 Sept. 1774: asking him to wait on the King for him.

CR2017/C243/p.415 From the same at Fleurs, 18 Sept. 1774: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.416 To the Earl of Harcourt, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, from Newnham, 12 Sept. 1774: asking for preferment for Thomas Bowater who had sold out of the Dragoons.

CR2017/C243/p.416 From the same at St. Wolstans, 24 Sept. 1774: he will oblige when someone dies and allows him to do so.

CR2017/C243/p.417 To Lord le Despenser, Joint Post Master General, from Newnham, 28 Sept. 1774: asking that Andrew Millar be appointed post master at Rugby.

CR2017/C243/p.417 From the same at West Wickham, 1 Oct. 1774: answering the above letter. The dissolution of Parliament has been announced.

CR2017/C243/p.417 From the Hon. Thomas Noel at Combe Abbey, 30 Sept.: asking for his advice now that Parliament is dissolved. [Note that on the next day he and Sir John Palmer were elected to represent Leics.]

CR2017/C243/p.418 From the same in Leicester, 4 Oct. 1774: on the Leics. candidates for the election.

CR2017/C243/p.418 From the Earl of Sandwich at Hinchingbrooke, 7 Oct. 1774: telling him that on being given by letter the disposal of a very considerable interest in Leics., he has told the writer of the letter to support Lord Denbigh's candidates.

CR2017/C243/p.418 To the same from Newnham, 17 Oct.1774, he is content with the election candidates for the county and borough of Leicester and "we have now a very strong contest for the County of Warwick", where he hopes that Mordaunt will be chosen in preference to Sir Charles Holte. Pye has been defeated at Rochester.

CR2017/C243/p.419 To the Earl of Rochford, a Principal Secretary of State, from Newnham, 11 Oct. 1774: on the county and borough elections in Leics. His fears about the American business.

CR2017/C243/p.419 From the same at Fulham, 13 Oct.: on his electioneering in Kent. He is still in suspense about America as the result of the illegal congress is not known.

CR2017/C243/p.420 To the same from Newnham, 31 Oct. 1774: on Lord Wentworth's death, and the need for a successor for him as Chairman of the Committees and for Thomas Noel (Wentworth's son) as representative for the County of Leicester. As regards the Warks. election, Mordaunt will be defeated, it is expected.

CR2017/C243/p.421 To Lord Chief Baron Smythe from Newnham, 5 Nov. 1774: asking that Edmund Buckby be excused the Shrievalty of Leics.

CR2017/C243/p.421 To the Earl of Sandwich, First Lord of the Admiralty, from Newnham, 5 Nov. 1774: on preferments, the possibility of a contested election in Leics., etc.

CR2017/C243/p.422 From the same at Hinchingbrooke, 10 Nov. 1774: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.422 From Lord Viscount Barrington, Secretary at War, in London, Cavendish Square, 17 Nov. 1774: on the appointment of Rowley Godfrey as an ensign.

CR2017/C243/p.423 From Lord Viscount Wentworth at Kirkby, 6 Nov. 1774: his thanks for Lord Denbigh's sympathy on the death of his father.

CR2017/C243/p.423 To the Earl of Sandwich from Newnham, 12 Nov. 1774: on the contested Leics. election resulting from the death of Lord Wentworth; he asks for his support for Mr. Hungerford of Dingley. As to the Warks. election: "if the Kings servants had done their duty they might have chose one of the grooms of the King's Bed-chamber [Mordaunt] and who is one of the most accomplished men in the Kingdom instead of a thick-headed obstinate fox hunting Wilkite" [Holte].

CR2017/C243/p.423 From the same, 23 Nov. 1774: promising his help with the Leics. election.

CR2017/C243/p.424 To Lord Viscount Beauchamp, one of the Lords of the Treasury, from Newnham, 9 Nov. 1774: asking for his opinion on American matters and on the complexion of the new House of Commons. He refers to the withdrawal of his brother Conway from standing as a candidate for Coventry.

CR2017/C243/p.424 From the same in London, 18 Nov. 1774: the American Congress has agreed to a non-importation agreement and has approved the conduct of Boston. There is no violence as yet in Massachusetts but there is"every reason to expect every violence from that quarter".

CR2017/C243/p.425 To the Earl of Rochford, a Principal Secretary of State, from Newnham, 12 Nov. 1774: as to whether the Parliamentary business is serious enough to cause him to come to London.

CR2017/C243/p.425 From the same at St. James', 22 Nov. 1774: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.425 From John Mordaunt esq., son to Sir Charles Mordaunt and Groom of the Privy Chamber, at Walton, 11 Dec. 1774: his thanks for Lord Denbigh's help in the Warwicks. election.

CR2017/C243/p.425 To the same from Newnham, 17 Dec. 1774: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.426 To the Earl of Rochford from Newnham, 19 Dec.: seeking information about political events, etc.

CR2017/C243/p.426 From the same at St. James' 21 Dec. 1774: answering the above letter; the doors of the House of Lords are to be open to M.Ps below the bar. Lord Scarsdale will assist in the Leics. election. There is no news from America.

CR2017/C243/p.427 From Samuel Oliver esq., Mayor of Leicester, at Birstall near Leicester, 28 Dec. 1775: answering a letter from Lord Denbigh in which he had thanked him for his conduct in late election (which was won by Hungerford) and for his attention in filling up vacancies in the body corporate according to his Lordship's recommendations.

CR2017/C243/p.427 To Samuel Oliver from South St., 8 Mar. 1775: the Committee of House of Commons' decision in the Bedford election has established the power of Leicester Corporation to make freemen: he is anxious that this power should not be wantonly exercised.

CR2017/C243/p.428 From the Rev. Robert Burnaby in Leicester, 22 Mar. 1775: asking his help in obtaining for him the living of Thurlaston.

CR2017/C243/p.428 To the same from London, 24 Mar. 1775: he cannot help with the above matter.

CR2017/C243/p.428 From William Mathews of the Navy Office in Deptford, 31 Mar. 1775: complimentary.

CR2017/C243/p.429 From the Earl of Bute in London, 7 Apr. 1775: on a preferment for W. Bowater.

CR2017/C243/p.429 Admiral Duff ot the Earl of Bute from Craven St., 7 Apr. 1775: on the preferment of W. Bowater.

CR2017/C243/p.430 To Thomas Bowlby, 13 Apr. 1775: about an order for instruction in the Excise Office.

CR2017/C243/p.430 From the same, undated: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.430 From the Earl of Suffolk, a Principal Secretary of State, at St. James', 19 Apr. 1775: a pardon has been obtained for Elizabeth Kinder who was to have been transported.

CR2017/C243/p.430 From the Earl of Orford, Lord of the Bed-chamber at Eriswell, 30 Apr. 1775: about Lord Denbigh's waiting on the King for him.

CR2017/C243/p.431 From the Earl of Sandwich, at the Admiralty, 26 Apr. 1775: visiting. He hopes Denbigh will not oppose him with regard to the Braunston bill.

CR2017/C243/p.431 From Lord Baron Apsley, Lord High Chancellor, 2 May 1775: on an appointment to a Leicestershire living near Sir Thomas Cave.

CR2017/C243/p.431 From Grey Cooper esq., Secretary to Treasury at the Treasury Chambers, 9 May 1775: on a preferment to the living of Holdenby, Northants.

CR2017/C243/p.432 From Lord North, First Lord of Treasury, in Downing St., 9 May 1775: about the living of Holdenby.

CR2017/C243/p.432 From the Earl of Rochford in Berkeley Square, 12 May 1775: desiring his attendance at the House of Lords, for American matters were to come up.

CR2017/C243/p.432 From Mr. Brummell, Private Secretary to Lord North in Downing St., 1 June 1775: about the preferments sought by Lord Denbigh.

CR2017/C243/p.432 From William Feilding, Lieutenant and Adjutant of the Marines in Plymouth, 23 May 1775: on his mother's 'distresful situation". His departure for America.

CR2017/C243/p.433 From Lord Denbigh (by his secretary D. Mackinnon) in Newnham to the same in Boston, 6 June 1775: a pension of £75 has been secured from the Queen's privy purse for Mrs. Farrell (one of his sisters) and his youngest sister has been taken into Lord Denbigh's household.

CR2017/C243/p.433 To the Earl of Dartmouth, Secretary of State for Plantations, from Newnham, 6 June 1775: on sending a letter to William Feilding by Lord Dartmouth; he asks him for news of the American skirmish.

CR2017/C243/p.433 From the same in London, 10 June 1775: mentioning the fighting round the town of Concord, Massachusetts.

CR2017/C243/p.434 To the Earl of Orford from Newnham, 10 June 1775: on waiting on the King for him.

CR2017/C243/p.434 From the same at Eriswell, 17 June 1775: answering the above letter and commenting on the lack of rain.

CR2017/C243/p.434 To the Earl of Sandwich, First Lord of Admiralty, from Newnham, 17 June 1775: asking him to give Captain Underwood a sloop and commenting on the extreme seriousness of American affairs.

CR2017/C243/p.434 From the same in Portsmouth, 23rd June 1775: promising to help Underwood.

CR2017/C243/p.435 To Earl Talbot, Lord Steward of His Majesty's Household, from Newnham, 18 June 1775: his ill health causes him to miss His Majesty's birthday.

CR2017/C243/p.435 From the same in London, 22 June 1775: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.435 To the Earl of Rochford from Newnham, 17 June 1775: America: he thinks a trade embargo rather than war is the answer.

CR2017/C243/p.436 From the same in London, 5 July 1775: America: there is general agreement with Lord Denbigh's feelings. "No more troops will be sent to Gage for the present, but if this does not end there are preparations making for such a reinforcement next spring as I am sure together with our fleet will put an end to the business".

CR2017/C243/p.437 To Lord Viscount Beauchamp from Newnham, 19 June 1775: asking for information on proceedings in America "Of one thing I am now convinced, that they will not easily be conquered by an army and that our most prudent step will be to withdraw our troops and cut off their whole trade by our shipping". He asked whether it was the King's troops or Bostonians who fired first.

CR2017/C243/p.437 From the same in London, 22 June: America: it is highly probable that the revolt will be general and not just confined to a part of New England as at first appeared. Events in America should not have caused the militia to be embodied.

CR2017/C243/p.438 From the same in London, 26 June 1775: America: on the troops at Lexington [Mass.] and the further unrest in Virginia and Connecticut.

CR2017/C243/p.439 To Lord Viscount Beauchamp, from Newnham, 29 June 1775: America: "since general rebellion seems to be the word I am more and more confirmed in my opinion to withdraw all our troops and to carry on the war by sea only".

CR2017/C243/p.439 To the Earl of Dartmouth, Principal Secretary of State for America, from Newnham, 1 July 1775: on American affairs. His alarm at hearing nothing from Adjutant William Feilding.

CR2017/C243/p.440 From the same in London, 6 July 1775: American affairs: Congress has endorsed the seizure by the people of Connecticut of the Fort of Ticonderoga.

CR2017/C243/p.440 To the Earl of Loudoun, once Commander-in-Chief in America, from Newnham, 8 July 1775: America: he sees that no more troops are to be sent at present.

CR2017/C243/p.441 From the same in Loudoun, 23 July 1775: sending reports of American affairs: the Lexington skirmish and other events.

CR2017/C243/p.441 To the Earl of Sandwich from Newnham, 10 July 1775: about visiting him, etc.

CR2017/C243/p.442 From the same at the Admiralty, 14 July 1775: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.442 To Nephtali Franks esq. from Newnham, 15 July 1775: about the impending lawsuit between Franks and his neighbour, Parson Murray. He asks for American news.

CR2017/C243/p.442 From the same in London, 20 July: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.443 From Lord Viscount Mount Stuart in London, 15 July 1775: about pictures: he mentions a portrait of Lord Denbigh and one by the Venetian Marco Ricci which Lord Denbigh acquired from Lord Bute and which has been cleaned.

CR2017/C243/p.444 From the Earl of Rochford, one of the Principal Secretaries of State at St. James', 14 July 1775: American matters: the troops have arrived in Boston; "We are going to fit out more frigates and we shall distress them by sea as much as possible for I am sure that is the only method".

CR2017/C243/p.444 To the same from Newnham, 25 July 1775: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.445 To the Earl of Sandwich, First Lord of the Admiralty, from Newnham, 22 July 1775: on seeing him.

CR2017/C243/p.445 To the Earl of Hertford, Lord Chamberlain, from Newnham, 26 July 1775: "The business of this side of the county [Warks] cannot go on any longer for want of Justices of the Peace. I have no body to act with me but one gentleman who is almost always drunk. I therefore flatter [sic] you will be so good as to let the new Commission be out before the Michs Sessions. I have sent your Lordship but four names and I believe some of them are already in Lord Craven's list".

CR2017/C243/p.445 From the same in London, 29 July 1775: he cannot arrange a list of justices as soon as Michaelmas.

CR2017/C243/p.446 From Lieutenant William Feilding of the Marines in Boston, June 1775: American news: the British troops were on the defensive in April at Concord. Communication between Boston and country outside it "is shut up" and provisions are scarce. The troops, however, are refusing to be incited by the provocations of the natives.

CR2017/C243/p.447 From the Earl of Rochford at St. James', 27 July 1775: reinforcements are being sent to General Gage after a Pyrrhic victory in America.

CR2017/C243/p.447 From Lieutenant and Adjutant William Feilding of the Marines at Charles Town-hill, 20 June 1775: on the attack on the redoubt at Charles Town: "Our Corps have suffered very much".

CR2017/C243/p.448 From the Earl of Rochford at St. James' 28 July 1775: on the attack of Spanish troops on Algiers.

CR2017/C243/p.448 To William Feilding, Lieutenant and Adjutant of Marines at Boston, from Newnham, 8 Aug. 1775: on raising the blockade of Boston: "it would be more to the credit of a British Army to die in the field than to be starved within an entrenchment". He is critical of the tactics of General Gage in America.

CR2017/C243/p.449 From Lord Viscount Townshend, Master General of the Ordnance, in Rainham, 7 Aug. 1775: on his being able to place John Harding in a royal academy for instruction as a cadet at Woolwich.

CR2017/C243/p.449 To the same from Newnham, 12 Aug. 1775: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.450 From the Earl of Sandwich, First Lord of the Admiralty, at the Admiralty, 10 Aug. 1775: on promotions of two of Lord Denbigh's proteges.

CR2017/C243/p.450 To the same from Newnham, 12 Aug. 1775: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.450 From Philip Stephens at the Admiralty, 7 Aug, 1775: sending a list of the first lieutenants on shore at Boston who are senior to William Feilding.

CR2017/C243/p.451 To Judd Harding esq., of Solihull from Newnham, 12 Aug. 1775: his son John Harding has been appointed to the Royal Academy at Woolwich. and his own name has been sent for insertion in the new Warwickshire Commission of the Peace.

CR2017/C243/p.451 From the same in Solihull, 13 Aug. 1775: his thanks for the above.

CR2017/C243/p.451 From Thomas Dicey esq. Jun. at Claybrooke, 14 Aug. 1775: asking for his patronage to help Lieutenant Kerr.

CR2017/C243/p.452 To the same from Newnham, 14 Aug. 1775: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.452-454 From William Feilding, Lieutenant and Adjutant of Marines from the Heights of Charles Town near Boston, 18 July 1775: America: on the bravery of British troops at the battle at Charles Town which they won. "The rebels have thrown up many large redoubts strongly fortified upon the heights from Dorchester neck round to Charles Town neck besides breast works from one hill to another well finished and extremely well planned by engineers supposed to be French and Swedes. Their numbers are about 17000, commanded by Generals appointed by the continental congress. Washington Generalissimo, Ward, Lee and Putnam Major Generals .... Their army is said to be above half Irish and Scotch, but far more of the former than of the latter, chiefly emigrants who have settled in this province since the last war, and have been compelled to take up arms against their Sovereign and Country under false pretences of having their property and liberty secured to them." There is a report that the minute men refused to attack Boston when called upon to do so by the General of the rebel army.

CR2017/C243/p.454 To Mrs. Bowater from Newnham, 12 Aug. 1775: on the promotion of her younger son

CR2017/C243/p.454 From the same at Rushmore Lodge, Dorset, 26 Aug. 1775: her thanks.

CR2017/C243/p.455 From the Earl of Sandwich at the Admiralty, 26 Aug. 1775: asking for a berth for a protege on Underwood's ship.

CR2017/C243/p.455 To the same from Newnham, 28 Aug. 1775: answering the above letter. If it is true that many of the Americans fighting are Scotch and Irish settled there since the war, "is it not high time to stop emigration?".

CR2017/C243/p.456 To the Earl of Rochford from Newnham, 28 Aug. 1775: on America: "nothing good will be done whilst he [Gage] commands". The King's proclamation is right but late, "I want very much to see the petition which is said to be brought over by Penn to the King from the General Congress".

CR2017/C243/p.456 From John Peach Hungerford, the member of Parliament for Leics., at Dingley, 4 Sept. 1775: sending the names of youths needing Lord Denbigh's patronage to get into the army.

CR2017/C243/p.456 To the Earl of Harcourt Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, from Newnham, 9 Sept. 1775: asking for a pair of colours for one of Hungerford's youths.

CR2017/C243/p.457 From the same at Dublin Castle, 15 Sept. 1775: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.457 To the same from Newnham, 25 Sept. 1775: on the same subject.

CR2017/C243/p.457 From Thomas Dicey esq. in Claybrooke, 8 Sept. 1775: seeking his patronage for his friend Lieutenant Kerr.

CR2017/C243/p.458 Donald Mackinnon, Secretary to Lord Denbigh, to Thomas Dicey, from Newnham, 9 Sept. 1775: on the above topic.

CR2017/C243/p.458 To Earl Cornwallis from Newnham, 9 Sept. 1775: on the above topic of Kerr.

CR2017/C243/p.459 To the Earl of Rochford, one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, from Newnham, 12 Sept. 1775: on the election in Essex consequent on the death of Conyers. He has property there and will help Lord Rochford's interest.

CR2017/C243/p.459 From the same at St. James', 15 Sept. 1775: American affairs. The Essex election is not likely to be contested.

CR2017/C243/p.460 To the same from Newnham, 25 Sept. 1775: America: "I hope our army will have enlarged their quarters and got out of the pound at Boston before the Parliament meets or else you and your brother Ministers will be finely hunted ... as you all in your speeches bragged that 4000 men would be enough to conquer all America".

CR2017/C243/p.460 From Lieutenant Feilding of the Marines in Boston, 13 Aug. 1775: America: the rebels "still continue to fortify every height and their camps are seen all over the country. Our troops have been attacked with severe fluxes and many have died for want of fresh provisions .... I have eat fresh meat but 3 times these six weeks."

CR2017/C243/p.461 From John Peach Hungerford, the member for Leics., at Dingley, 20 Sept. 1775: about a mistake in the name of the protege for the Office of Excise and his support of Bromley Chester for Gloucestershire.

CR2017/C243/p.461 To William Burton, Commissioner of the Board of Excise, from Newnham, 27 Sept. 1775: about rectifying the mistake mentioned in Hungerford's letter.

CR2017/C243/p.461 From the same in London, 30 Sept. 1775: the mistake has been rectified.

CR2017/C243/p.462 From William Bromley Chester esq. at Cleve Hill, 28 Sept. 1775: applying for his interest in his candidature for Gloucestershire.

CR2017/C243/p.462 To the same from Newnham, 2 Oct. 1775: his hopes for his success in the Gloucestershire elections.

CR2017/C243/p.463 To the Earl of Sandwich, First Lord of Admiralty, from Newnham, 2 Oct. 1775: on the Leicester Music Meeting. He seeks his interest for Bromley Chester in the Gloucestershire elections.

CR2017/C243/p.464 From the same at the Admiralty, 6 Oct. 1775: as to an address from the Corporation of Leicester: "you will find that most of the considerable trading towns have followed or will follow that mode of expressing their detestation of the conduct of the colonies and their approbation of the plan going on for subduing them".

Original: C268/39

CR2017/C243/p.465 From Earl Cornwallis, Constable of the Tower of London, from Dublin, 28 Sept. 1775: about preferment for Kerr. (see p. 458)

CR2017/C243/p.465 To the Earl of Dartmouth, Principal Secretary of State for the Plantations, from Newnham, 12 Oct. 1775: asking for American news: have the troops "taken possession of Newport in Rhode-Island"?

CR2017/C243/p.465 From Peter Oliver, son of Alderman Oliver of Leicester, 13 Sept. 1775: on the choice of a mayor in Leicester, and the letter sent to his father as Mayor by the new Association infavour of the rebels in America. The Mayor had then sent the address to Darker, the M.P., to present it to the King.

CR2017/C243/p.466 To the Earl of Rochford from Newnham, 19 Oct. 1775: he is anxious that the Government should have good news from America before Parliament meets, for the "loyal addresses do not come in so quick as I at first flattered myself they would".

Original: C268/39

CR2017/C243/p.467-8 From Lieutenant William Feilding of the Marines in Boston, 8 Oct. 1775: America: is Boston being secured against attack in the winter? The troops are not well provided for either with warm clothing or fresh provisions. His hopes of promotion.

CR2017/C243/p.469 From the Earl of Orford, a Lord of the Bedchamber, at Eriswell near Mildenhall, Suffolk, 30 Oct. 1775: as to Lord Denbigh waiting on the King for him and being his proxy.

CR2017/C243/p.469 To the same from South St., 3 Nov. 1775: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.469 From the Earl of Rochford in Berkeley Square, 30-1 Oct. 1775: there will be important business about foreign troops coming up in the House of Lords on 1 Nov.: and his presence is needed.

CR2017/C243/p.470 From the same in Berkeley Square, 31 Oct. 1776 [sic]: about the above meeting of the House of Lords.

Original: C242/12

CR2017/C243/p.470 From the Earl of Dartmouth, Secretary of State for the American Plantations, in St. James' Square, 6 Nov. 1776 [sic]: calling him to a meeting of some Lords to consider a petition of the Congress.

Original: C268/40

CR2017/C243/p.470 From the Earl of Rochford in Berkeley Square, Monday night 6 Nov. 1775: sending him his proxy.

CR2017/C243/p.471 From the Earl of Dartmouth in St. James' Square, 8 Nov. 1775: about a meeting to consider the petition of Congress.

CR2017/C243/p.471 From Joseph Chambers of London, 11 Nov. 1775: asking for his patronage.

CR2017/C243/p.471 From Rear Admiral Duff in Portsmouth, 14 Nov. 1775: on his promoting Mr. Bowater as lieutenant to command the Quebec Cutter at Newfoundland.

CR2017/C243/p.471 To the same from London, 18 Nov. 1775: his thanks for the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.472 A note that Lord Denbigh wrote to Bowater and William Feilding ("his Brother") about Lieutenancies in the course of the week of 20 Nov. 1775 from South St. to acquaint them with the above information.

CR2017/C243/p.472 From the Corporation of Leicester in Leicester, 15 Nov. 1775: asking for his patronage to secure William Buckley a member of the Corporation with a post.

(The original of this letter was found loose in the volume at p. 472).

CR2017/C243/p.472 To Joseph Johnson, Mayor of Leicester, from South St., 23 Nov. 1775: he will do his best for Buckley.

CR2017/C243/p.473 To the Marquess of Rockingham, leader of the opposition to Government measures at that time, from South St., 26 Nov. 1776 (sic): telling Rockingham that the militia bill is being read for first time in the House of Lords on the next day.

CR2017/C243/p.473 From the same in Grosvenor Square, 27 Nov. 1775: Rockingham is only intending to oppose the bill on its 3rd reading. The Indemnity Bill is also coming up to the House of Lords.

CR2017/C243/p.473 From John Peach Hungerford, the member for Leics., at Dingley, 30 Nov. 1775: asking for patronage.

CR2017/C243/p.474 To Lord Viscount Wentworth from South St., 26 Dec. 1775: N. America: General Carleton has "thrown himself into Quebec ...." and "hopes it is pretty safe as they have provision etc. enough to hold out to the middle of May".

CR2017/C243/p.474 From the same at Kirkby, 28 Dec. 1775: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.474 From Captain Thomas Parry at Rathcormick near Cork, 15 Dec. 1775: he is about to embark but their destination is as yet a secret. He has the money to purchase a majority.

CR2017/C243/p.475 To Joseph Johnson esq., Mayor of Leicester, from South St., 22 Jan. 1776: commending Leicester for opening a subscription for the distressed widows and orphans of those fallen in the war. Buckley is to have a commission if he raises 25 men.

CR2017/C243/p.475 To Samuel Oliver esq., a leading alderman at Leicester, from South St., 22 Jan. 1776: on the same lines as the letter above to the Mayor.

CR2017/C243 pp.476-479, 488-489 From William Feilding, Lieutenant and Adjutant of the Marines in Boston 20 Nov. 1775: a detailed account of the events in the Boston area and on the tactics used by the rebels and British in America; the rebels are constantly sparring and there are falsified reports of British movements. Congress disapproved of Lee's proposal to attack Boston. The British have now four strong redoubts on the Common in preparation for the winter. The troops from Ireland are arriving. The Commander in-Chief by sea is "the most improper person to act in conjunction with land forces in this important ocasion and beleive no General in his Majesty's Navy is less respected." The seizure of provision ships by the rebels and the burning of coastal towns by the English. He mentions fighting round Cambridge Marsh, the rebels' possession of Dorchester Hills, etc. "since the leaves have fallen, we are able to see their works which are very extensive and strong: almost every height fortyfied and every pass in the bottoms are redoubts with lines of communication all the great hills as well with in the walls of Cambridge are covered with barracks to hold some thousands of men". There is a lack of fresh provisions. Most of the regiments are now in winter quarters.

CR2017/C243/p.480 To the Earl of Sandwich from South St., 30 Jan. 1776: asking for preferment for James Berkley.

CR2017/C243/p.480 From the same at the Admiralty, 31 Jan. 1776: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.480 From Captain Charles Jackman of the Marines in Norwich, 7 Feb. 1776: on receiving Berkley into the Marines. He is tired of the"expensive & disagreable duty" of "recruiting 70 men in four months".

CR2017/C243/p.481 To the same from South St., 1 Mar. 1776: about James Berkley (see above: p.480).

CR2017/C243/p.481 From Lord Viscount Wentworth at Kirkby, 13 Jan. 1776: the cold weather; visits,his need for information on Boston affairs.

CR2017/C243/p.482 From Judd Harding esq. at Solihull, 28 Jan. 1776: complimentary and as to his son's progress as a cadet at Woolwich.

CR2017/C243/p.482 From Arthur Gregory esq., Gentleman Usher of the Privy Chamber from Warwick, 29 Jan. 1776: asking for a lieutenancy for his son in the battalion which is to go to America.

CR2017/C243/p.482 To the same, 2 Mar. 1776: it is impossible for him to help.

CR2017/C243/p.483 From Alderman Robert Peach esq. in Leicester, 24 Jan. 1776: asking that John Mansfield be appointed as Receiver when the expected proclamation is issued to call in light gold coin

CR2017/C243/p.483 To the same from South St., 1 Feb: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C243/p.483 From Grey Cooper esq., in the Treasury Chambers, 31 Jan. 1776: about the above metter.

CR2017/C243/p.483 From Alderman Robert Peach in Leicester, 3 Feb. 1776: his thanks for Lord Denbigh's trouble.

CR2017/C243/p.484 From the Earl of March, Lord of the Bedchamber in Piccadilly, 10 Feb. 1776: his excuses to the King for his lack of attendance on him owing to his illness.

CR2017/C243/p.484 From the Earl of Suffolk, one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, in London, 3 Mar. 1776: important business is coming up in the House of Lords.

CR2017/C243/p.484 From George Buckley esq., of Thornton, near Leicester, 15 Mar. 1776: on his son's commission.

CR2017/C243/p.485 From the Earl of Rochford in Berkeley Square, 27 Mar. 1776: personal news: his nephew's ill health has prevented him from waiting on the King.

CR2017/C243/p.485 An unidentified lady of the province of Connecticut to Mrs. Stewart, wife of Duncan Stewart esq., Collector of Customs in New London, 30 Oct. 1775: her fears that Stewart will be confined under the act which it is said Congress has passed to confine all those faithful servants of George III capable of giving information to his officers in Boston.

CR2017/C243/p.486 From Duncan Stewart in New London, Connecticut, 26 Dec. 1775: he has not moved as a result of the above letter as he will stand his ground until his superiors move him. However, he would like a post at home.

CR2017/C243/p.488-489 See under p.479

CR2017/C243/p.490-1 From Lieutenant William Feilding of the Marines in Boston, 12 Dec. 1775: on the American seizure of ordnance provisions and naval stores by the rebels at Boston. The bad weather and salt provisions have "reduced them [the troops] very much".

CR2017/C243/p.492 From the same at Boston Camp, 3 Dec. 1775: on the attack of the rebels in Canada: Montreal is surrounded and the rebels are in sight of Quebec: there are few troops but the town is put in such a state of defence that it would be impossible to take it "but by starving them out". Men of war are still cruising in search of the captured ordnance brig, but the rebels have offered a reward for her capture or destruction.

CR2017/C243/p.493-6 From the same in Boston, 19 Jan. 1776: America: the further fortification by the rebels of Phipps' Farm which is very near the English stronghold. He mentions Fanuel Hall in Boston "a famous place where the sons of sedition used to meet" which "is fitted up very elegantly for a theatre". Admiral Shuldham has replaced Admiral Graves to everyone's satisfaction. Provisions are still scarce and many soldiers have scurvy. Meat is very expensive.

CR2017/C243/p.497 To the same in Boston, from London, 2 Mar. 1776: America: his hopes that Boston will be attacked for if so "the enemy must be repulsed".

CR2017/C243/p.498 From the same in Boston, 28 Jan. 1776: America: the rebels were repulsed from Quebec: "This stroke I believe will hurt them much, as they ware in great hopes to carry Quebec, by which they would be masters of Canada".

CR2017/C243/p.499 From John Bowater Esq., Captain of Marines in Boston, 28 Jan. 1776: complimentary. "The frost has had such an effect on my hands that I can hardly bend a finger".

CR2017/C243/p.500 From William Feilding of the Marines in Boston, Feb. 1776: America: owing to the renewal of fortificationsall round Boston, "The General is going to leave the town and take the army to Halifax".

CR2017/C243/p.500-3 From the same in Halifax [Nova Scotia], 28 Apr. 1776: America: Boston was evacuated 17 March and the troops embarked without any attack from the rebels who probably feared a plot. "If they had the town certainly wou'd have been burnt,as every thing was laid for that purpose ... had the town been burnt the conflagration wou'd have been dreadfull. I shou'd have been sorry to have seen the town distroyd tho I think it the only one on the continent that ought not to be saved, as it was there the seeds of sedition was first sown, nursed and cheris'd" The garrison probably left Boston because of the scarcity of provisions. The rebel privateers are still harassing ships bringing necessary provisions and stores. "I hope the rebels will get heartily thrash'd: I would be content to loose a leg and an arm to see them totally defeated and their whole country laid waist".

CR2017/C243/p.504 To the same from Newnham, 8 June 1776: "this country is determin'd to give General Howe every support in her power". Hester Mundy has just married Sir Roger Newdigate. There is a report that General Carleton has now twice repulsed the rebels and defeated General Woolster.

CR2017/C243/p.504 From the same in Halifax, 12 May 1776: Halifax is now being fortified, but it is not known which troops will be left to garrison it when the army marches south.

CR2017/C243/p.505-7 From John Bowater, on the Centurion, King Road, Boston, 25 Mar. 1776: America: there is a shortage of news, provisions, etc. because no ships have arrived recently owing to the bad weather; having evacuated Boston, they have now embarked and are waiting to leave. The rebels are numerous and have captured ordnance.

From the same, on board the Centurion, Halifax, 12th Apr. 1776: the situation is still uncomfortable and part of the troops are quartered in the town to relieve the overcrowding on board. Provisions are dear. "Of all the miserable places I ever saw Halifax is the worst - built with boards and the streets not pav'd, the worst house in Kirby wou'd here let for three guineas a week unfurnish'd". It is thought that their troops will be divided and used either to aid Cornwallis in Virginia or to go up the St. Lawrence to recover Canada.

CR2017/C243/p.510 From William Feilding in Halifax, 23 May 1776: the marines are to be left in Halifax. He sends more news of Carleton's defeat of the rebels in Canada.

CR2017/C243/p.513 From the same in Halifax, 7 June 1776: sending an account of the siege of Quebec by the rebels. His belief that the rebellion will end during the present summer.

CR2017/C243/p.514 From John Bowater esq., Captain of the Marines, on board the Centurion, Halifax, 8 June 1776: a report of the rebels' fortifications round Boston, Bunker Hill, etc. and their capture of British ships. The British have seized many ships too, but the Dutch keep supplying the rebels with arms and ammunition. Even so "no one doubt (sic) the least of our finishing this bussiness before Christmas". General Clinton is preparing to attack the rebels in Brunswick, N. Carolina.

CR2017/C243/p.517 To the same from Newnham, 24 July 1776: On America and on Sir Roger Newdigate's marriage to Hester Munday: "the (sic) seem exstreamly happy...Nelly is perfectly well, tho still a virgin and like a fool means to die so" and other social backchat.

CR2017/C243/p.518 From William Feilding esq. in Halifax, 10 July 1776: on the war.

The arrival of Lord Howe with reinforcements; the capture of British ships, etc. His High opinion of Lord Howe: "As the Americans mean to declare independance he will have a large force to attack, particularly if it is at New York, as they have drawn most the troops to that place".

CR2017/C243/p.520-22 From John Bowater of the Marines, on board the Centurion, Staten Island, New York Rd., 7 July 1776: sending good news of his voyage to Staten Island where they were welcomed by the inhabitants, who sell provisions at modest prices. When Lord Howe arrives they will land on Long Island "and attack the heights call (sic) Red Hook which command the town of New York". New York has become a barracks but he is confident that the rebels have insufficient arms and he boasts of numbers of the deserters to the British side. "We have very good accounts from Canada, and don't doubt but shall soon hear that General Burgoyne has got into Albony. General Clinton ... is in possession of Charles Town" (S. Carolina). General Lee has followed him but with little hope of success. Some transports with 500 Highlanders aboard were captured at Boston by the rebels: this is the only bad news he has. The New York Gazette contains a full Declaration of Independence.

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