Catalogue description CR2017/C244/p.323 To the same from Newnham, 10 Jan. 1785: answering the above letter.  ...

CR2017/C244/p.323 To the same from Newnham, 10 Jan. 1785: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C244/p.323 To the Duke of Northumberland from Newnham, 15 Jan. 1785: he is "neither in health, spirits or in good humour enough with Mr. Pitt" to come to Parliament, and sends the Duke his proxy, but if anything "material" happens "such as their foolish parliamentary reform, on a moment's warning I shall come up and in conjunction with your Grace oppose it to the utmost of my poor abilities".

CR2017/C244/p.324 From the same at Northumberland House, 22 Jan. 1785: answering the above letter. He expects the reform of Parliament will "meet with the same fate it did last year".

CR2017/C244/p.324 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 25 Jan. 1785: Parliamentary news: everything is very quiet. It is expected that the continent will soon settle for peace "a compromise about the openning the Scheldt to be accepted by the Emperor, and the Dutch retain a punctillio of honor".

CR2017/C244/p.325 From Lord Viscount Feilding in South St., 29 Jan. 1785: on events in the Commons: "Mr. Sawbridge's expected motion".

CR2017/C244/p.325 From William Cowden esq. in London, 1 Feb. 1785: his thanks for the note which is to reach Canada by Elwin.

CR2017/C244/p.325 From J. or T. Elwin esq., agent to the 29th Regt., in London, Gray's Inn, 3 Feb. 1786: his thanks for the letter on the subject of William Buckley, whose debts had obliged him to resign his commission; he is indulging him with more time.

CR2017/C244/p.326 From Caleb Lowdham in London, 6 Feb. 1785: About Buckley: his commission will be sold unless his debts are paid by 1st April.

CR2017/C244/p.326 From Charles Loraine Smith esq., M.P. for the Borough of Leicester, 8 Feb. 1784: complimentary and an application for patronage for his brother.

CR2017/C244/p.327 From the Earl of Galloway, Lord of the Bedchamber, in London, 17 Feb. 1785: about carrying out Denbigh's waiting duty on the King.

CR2017/C244/p.327 From the Earl of Aylesford, 24 March 1785: he does not think the land at Walton is tied up. His wish not to exchange any land as he would prefer it to be sold when prices are higher.

CR2017/C244/p.327 From William Pitt in Downing St., 20 March 1785: making an appointment to see him.

CR2017/C244/p.328 From Mr. Townshend the son of Lord Sydney in Whitehall, 20 Apr. 1785: on Donnellan's children changing their name to Beauchamp. (see letter on p.321 above.).

CR2017/C244/p.328 From Lord Sydney in Whitehall, 28 May 1785: asking for his attendance in the House of Lords.

CR2017/C244/p.328 From Matthew Robert Arnott esq., Reading Clerk of the Committee of the House of Lords in London, 5 July 1785: his happiness on Lord Denbigh's good sea voyage to Brussels. The lack of political news. and the deaths of two peers, Godolphin and Pomfret. The "Irish propositions" proceed very slowly: the opposition will probably hotly debate each point and the Irish are already opposed to the Commons' amendments. As to the harvest, the hay is poor, the corn good and more rain is needed. There is a rumour of Wentworth's marrying Lady Anne Lindsey. The death of General Oglethorpe, who was 102.

CR2017/C244/p.331 From the same in London, 19 July 1785: a report of the work of the Lords Committee on the Irish Propositions and its consideration by the House of Lords. The Propositions now have to be approved by the House of Commons: "The general opinion here is that the Parliament of Ireland will accept the Propositions, but that the sense of the people in Ireland, influenced by French money will be against them".

CR2017/C244/p.332 From the Rt. Hon. Lord Rodney at Aix-la-Chapelle, 23 July 1785: on arranging a meeting whilst both parties are abroad. Rodney's daughter "Henny" is with the Denbighs. The waters at Aix are very offensive.

CR2017/C244/p.333 From the Rt. Hon. the Lord Rawdon at Dunnington, [Castle Donington, Leics.] 26th Oct. 1785: on a new meeting "to discuss the scheme upon the enlaged principle of including the Leicestershire Collieries in the benefit of the undertaking. Should I be in the country ... I believe I must attend that meeting; not, however, with the prospect of being able to coincide with the projectors: for the injury to the land-owners must continue the same; and the more I have considered the subject, the more satisfied I am that the plan is not for the interest of the town of Leicester".

Original: C308

CR2017/C244/p.333 From the Earl of Sandwich [not then in office] at Hinchingbrooke, 1 Nov. 1785: he is not able to visit him.

CR2017/C244/p.333b From Lord Viscount Mount Stuart at Hallingbury, 27 Nov. 1785: sending him a remedy for his deafness (Lord Denbigh was then having recourse to a trumpet). The medicine in question is "of a violent nature" but works. [the recipe was not given].

CR2017/C244/p.334 To the same from Newnham, 3 Dec. 1785: on his joy at seeing Mount Stuart's handwriting again and his hopes that their friendship can be renewed. "The conduct of my boys has nearly broke my heart ... Perhaps you may have seen Feilding, and perhaps his story may have prejiduced you but when you come to hear mine, I am sure you will be convinced that every part of my conduct towards him has been that of a tender parent and a real friend ... Lady D: .. has been my only comfort for nigh this two year".

CR2017/C244/p.334 To Lord Camden, Lord President of the Council, from Newnham, 9 Dec. 1785: requesting that William Herrick be excused the office of Sheriff of Leicestershire.

CR2017/C244/p.335 From Henry Drummond in London, 15 Dec. 1785: his thanks for the payment of a bond principal and interest.

CR2017/C244/p.335 To the Archbishop of Canterbury, from Newnham, 15 Jan. 1786: on patronage for the Rev. Allen Feilding.

CR2017/C244/p.335 From Matthew Robert Arnott esq. in London, S. Audley St., 19 Jan. 1786: on Lord Macartney's refusal of the government of Bengal and the supposed reasons for it.

CR2017/C244/p.336 From Sir George Howard, Governor of Chelsea College, in London, 4 Feb. 1786: there is little happening in the political world; the shop tax may be revised. He imagines that there is no fish in Warks. during Lent.

CR2017/C244/p.336 To the same from Newnham, 7 Feb. 1786: on politics: the total repeal of the shop tax would be bad, but he has no objection to its revision.

He manages to get excellent fish twice a week.

CR2017/C244/p.337 From Stephen Cottrell esq., Secretary to the Council Office, in the Council Office, Whitehall, 6 Feb. 1786: he will excuse William Herrick from the shrievalty if he can find someone off the roll who is willing to take office.

Original: C280

CR2017/C244/p.337 From William Herrick at Beaumanor [Leics.], 12 Feb. 1786: his thanks for all he has done to get him excused the shrievalty of Leics.

CR2017/C244/p.338 From Matthew Robert Arnott, Reading Clerk of the Committee of the House of Lords, from London, S. Audley St., 18 Feb. 1786: public affairs are in a state of perfect tranquillity. The future of the shop tax is not yet decided.

CR2017/C244/p.339 To the Bishop of Peterborough from Newnham, 19 Feb. 1786: asking that the Follows of Trinity College [Cambridge] provide a resident vicar of respectable character for the large parish of Monks Kirby.

Original: C286

CR2017/C244/p.339 From the same in London, 22 Feb. 1786: answering the above letter

Original: C286

CR2017/C244/p.339 To the same from Newnham, 24 Feb. 1786: on the Monks Kirby living: it is very poor (£50 p.a.) and incorporates "some thousands of Souls" so they can hardly hope to attract the person they need.

CR2017/C244/p.340 To Matthew Robert Arnott from Newnham, 2 March 1786: asking for political news: how Pitt was beaten on the "Question of fortification" by the speaker's casting vote; he asks for a full account of the shop tax matter and what became of Burke's attack on Governor Hastings. His surprise at Cornwallis' appointment to be Governor-General of Bengal.

Original: C280

CR2017/C244/p.340 To Major Bulkeley from Newnham, 4 March 1786: seeking political news. "Surely there cannot be any truth in the report of the Prince being married to a Catholic widdow. Is it believed or not? If true the consequences of it may be dreadful to our posterity".

CR2017/C244/p.341 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 4 March 1786: commenting on political events and the new appointments etc. "as to the R...l Marriage, that is now so old a subject that it is scarce talked of But I believe it is very plain. She thinks she is married".

CR2017/C244/p.342 From Major Bulkeley at Chelsea College, 7 Mar. 1786: commenting on recent political events.

CR2017/C244/p.342 To Hugh Carleton esq., Solicitor General of Ireland, from Newnham, 7 Mar. 1786: commenting on politics: Lord Hillsborough's speech on the Irish Propositions; Burke's defeat may prevent more attacks on Indian matters.

Original: C257

CR2017/C244/p.343 From Matthew Robert Arnott esq., Reading Clerk to the House of Lords, Tuesday 14 Mar. 1786: the marriage of Prince of Wales is "too well founded in fact", though the press is strangely silent about it.

The shop tax is to be modified by a bill. Dundas is to bring in a bill to alter the mode of judicature established by the East India Bill. His conjectures about the disposal of some public offices; society news.

Original: C273

CR2017/C244/p.344 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 17 Mar. 1786: commenting on the political scene. The Prince of Wales' wife is said to be visibly pregnant. He thinks "our navigation business" will pass both houses. 2000 whale fishers from Nantucket are ready to come and settle in "our new colony" [probably Nova Scotia]. The monuments to Sir Charles Halford and his family [at Wistow Church]

Original: C294

CR2017/C244/p.345 From Captain William Feilding of the Marines in London, 22 Mar. 1786: on his sister, Mrs. Farrell's claim to Deer Island.

Original: C272/2

CR2017/C244/p.346 From Matthew Robert Arnott, Reading Clerk to the House of Lords, Thursday, 23 Mar. 1786: as to the Lords Committee on the alterations to the Mutiny Bill. A bill has been passed for building "sort of temporary Lazarettos ashore" for a Dutch East India ship's crew with a contagious distemper on board which had to put in at Dartmouth owing to the weather. The Shop Tax Bill was reported without amendments.

CR2017/C244/p.347 From the Rt. Hon. Lord Sydney, Secretary of State to the Home Department in Whitehall, 24 Mar. 1786: requesting his attendance for the bill to amend the East India Bill.

CR2017/C244/p.347 From Anthony Todd esq., Secretary to the General Post Office, at the G.P.O., 26 Mar. 1786: acknowledging a letter.

CR2017/C244/p.348 To the Rt. Hon. Lord Sydney from Newnham, 27 Mar. 1786: on Mrs. Farrell and Deer Island. Her husband, supposed dead for many years, has now been resurrected and a grant of indulgence is needed.

CR2017/C244/p.348 From Matthew Robert Arnott, 30 Mar. 1786: concerning a message from the King that Civil Government expenses can no longer be confined to £50,800 p.a. and sending him a copy of the 9th clause of the Bill of Rights which excludes from the throne those Princes either of Roman Catholic faith or who marry a Roman Catholic.

CR2017/C244/p.349 From Lord Viscount Wentworth, a trustee of the will of Sir Charles Halford [the first husband of Sarah Countess of Denbigh] in London, 7 April 1786: on the monuments [to be set up under Sir Charles' will in Wistow church, Leics.]. The new plan for paying the national debt is not generally approved. The Prince of Wales is in debt; much has appeared about his reported marriage.

CR2017/C244/p.350 From the Duke of Roxburgh in London, 7 Apr. 1786: he will perform Lord Denbigh's waiting duty on the King.

CR2017/C244/p.350 From Hugh Carleton esq., Solicitor-General of Ireland, in Dublin, 8 Apr. 1786: the only real difficulty which the Irish Government experienced this session was over the state and amount of pensions.

He has four cannisters of snuff ready for Lord Denbigh; these will be forwarded to him separately as there is a heavy penalty on imported snuff.

CR2017/C244/p.350 From Earl Cornwallis, Commander-in-Chief of all India, in Mansfield St., 12 Apr. 1786: promising to take care of Mr. Jennings.

CR2017/C244/p.351 To the same from Newnham, 11 Apr. 1786: asking him to look after Jennings.

CR2017/C244/p.351 From Richard Dyott esq. in Leicester, 27 June 1786: answering a letter.

There is the mention in the margin of the Rawnston (sic) [?Rolleston, Leics.] Charity to which a friend of Lady Denbigh wishes to be admitted.

CR2017/C244/p.352 From Sir R. Burdett Bt. in Harley St., 29 June 1786: complimentary; he promises to help Lady Denbigh's friend in connection with the Rawleston(sic)[?Rolleston, Leics.] Charity.

CR2017/C244/p.352 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 30 June 1786: reporting the death of his uncle, the Dean of Salisbury [Dr. Rowney Noel].

CR2017/C244/p.352 From Matthew Robert Arnott, Reading Clerk to the House of Lords, in London, S. Audley St., 30 June 1786: the lack of political news. His doubts that Hastings will be impeached. The Election bill will soon reach the House of Lords. The death of the Duke of Northumberland.

CR2017/C244/p.353 From Major William Bulkeley at Chelsea College, 6 July 1786: his thanks for his letter; personal news.

CR2017/C244/p.354 From Matthew Robert Arnott in S. Audley St., Sat. 18 July 1786: on the defeat of Stanhope's County Election Bill.

CR2017/C244/p.355 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 10 July 1786: family news and the death of Lord Northington. "The late break up at Carlton House is the chief topic of conversation. All the household except four are dismissed".

CR2017/C244/p.355 From Captain William Feilding in Portsmouth, 23 July 1786: on his marriage.

CR2017/C244/p.356 From William Hannington, Page in Waiting to the King in London, 2 Aug. 1786: on the attempt on George III's life [marginal note: this was made by Margery Nicholson who on examination was sent to Bedlam as insane].

CR2017/C244/p.356 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 3 Aug. 1786: the attack on the King; news of his family. On the monuments to the Halford family as appointed by Sir Charles' will.

CR2017/C244/p.357 To the Earl of Aylesford from Newnham, 4 Aug. 1786: the attack on King. He does not want to come to town unless he has to as he is not well, but his hearing is greatly improved.

CR2017/C244/p.357 From the same at Packington, 14 Aug. 1786: the attack on King: there is no cause for anxiety for the woman did this on her own and was insane.

Original: C282

CR2017/C244/p.358 To Anthony Toddesq.,Secretary to the General Post Office, from Newnham, 3 Oct. 1786: on the post mastership of Rugby.

CR2017/C244/p.358 From the same at the G.P.O., 5 Oct. 1786: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C244/p.358 From Lord Chancellor Thurlow in London, 30 Oct. 1786: he is not well enough to visit Lord and Lady Denbigh.

CR2017/C244/p.359 To the Rt.Hon,Hugh Carleton, Lord Chief Justice of Common Pleas of Ireland, from Wistow, Leics., 3 Nov. 1786: sending congratulations on his promotion and giving his opinion as to the settlement of the Irish problem. The snuff has reached him safely.

CR2017/C244/p.360 From the same, Solicitor General (afterwards Lord Chief Justice as above) in Dublin, 2 Dec. 1786: the Lord Chief Justice is still alive but declining rapidly.

CR2017/C244/p.360 From Anthony Todd esq., Secretary to the General Post Office, at the G.P.O., 1 Jan. 1787: answering the letter on p.258.

CR2017/C244/p.361 From the same at the G.P.O., 4 Jan. 1787: on the same topic as above.

CR2017/C244/p.361 From John Goodacre Senior esq., nominated High Sheriff for Leics., at Little Ashby, 2 Feb. 1787: asking to be excused from the office of Sheriff: stating that he will not serve if he is called.

CR2017/C244/p.362 To the same from South St., 10 Feb. 1787: on the shrievalty: he has applied too late for help. If one does not serve when called, it is a very serious matter.

CR2017/C244/p.363 From William Eden, Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary on the Commercial Treaty from the Court of Britain to the Court of France at Peer near Paris, 10 May 1787: promising to write to Colonel Feilding about the debts contracted subsequent to the treaty of commerce.

CR2017/C244/p.363 From Lord Walsingham, late Vice-Treasurer of Ireland, in Windsor, 20 June 1787: he has been appointed to the G.P.O.

Original: C268/46

CR2017/C244/p.363 To the same, now Joint Post Master General with Lord Carteret, from Newnham, 23 June 1787: answering the above letter. He will spend the Winter away for his deafness.

Original: C268/47

CR2017/C244/p.364 To Hugh Carleton, Lord Chief Justice of Common Pleas of Ireland, from Newnham, 6 July 1787: his congratulations on his promotion.

CR2017/C244/p.364 The Rev. J. Parker of Newbold-on-Avon in London to the Rev. David Meyrick at Newnham Paddox, 20 July 1787: asking him to inform Lord Denbigh that he has received a scarf for a position from elsewhere.

CR2017/C244/p.365 From John Goodacre Jun. the High Sheriff of Leics., 21 July 1787: his thanks for the use of a coach, etc.

CR2017/C244/p.365 From the same, Monday evening, 23 July 1787: explaining his father's brusqueness: he had thought Lord Denbigh was the cause of his being put on the roll of sheriffs.

CR2017/C244/p.365 To the same from Newnham, 23 July 1787: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C244/p.366 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 26 July 1787: about the setting up of the Halford family monuments by the employees of Haywood, a statuary, in Wistow church, Leics. (A marginal note explains that Sir Charles Halford had left £400 for two monuments in memory of Sir William Halford Bt. and the said Sir Charles Halford and his family in Wistow).

CR2017/C244/p.366 To the same from Newnham, 20 Aug. 1787: "The monuments are exceedingly well executed, but in my opinion not very cheap and I think they would have looked higher, and handsomer if they had been elevated upon two steps, however upon the whole, they are very showy".

CR2017/C244/p.367 From the Rt. Hon. Hugh Carleton, Lord Chief Justice of Common Pleas in Ireland, at Spa, 21 Aug. 1787: he is unable to see him in the near future. The other guests at Spa are not very congenial.

CR2017/C244/p.367 From Sir G. Howard Bt. in London, 6 Sept. 1787: sending him lettuces. He is convinced France wants war with Britain even though this has been avoided pro. tem., as France "will never relinquish her great object of getting possession of some of the Dutch settlements in the East Indies.... in order to give us a death's blow in that quarter".

CR2017/C244/p.368 To the same from Newnham, 6 Sept.:Lord Feilding "is by no means disentangled from his unfortunate connections". His comments on European politics.

CR2017/C244/p.369 To the Rt. Hon. Lord Walsingham, Joint Post Master General, from Newnham, 24 Sept. 1787: asking for news of events at home and in Europe. He wishes to know whether Prussia invaded Holland and if so what France and Britain will do about it.

CR2017/C244/p.369 From William Bulkeley esq., Major of Chelsea Hospital, at the Invalid Office, 24 Sept. 1787: sending a list of the men made admirals that day and saying that 23 more ships are now in commission.

CR2017/C244/p.370 From Lord Walsingham in Windsor, 27 Sept. 1787: it is still hoped that war is at a distance; it is not known whether France's financial situation will "induce her to quarrel", but England is recalling sailors, etc.

CR2017/C244/p.370 From William Bulkeley esq., Major of Chelsea College in London, 29 Sept. 1787: No one knows whether it is to be peace or war.

CR2017/C244/p.371 From the same in Chelsea, 4 Oct. 1787: there is no final news as to whether it is to be war or peace. France is trying to back both Prussia and England.

CR2017/C244/p.371 To Philip Stephens esq., Secretary to the First Lord of the Admiralty, from Newnham, 7 Oct. 1787: asking for help so that Farrell, a nephew of William Feilding, can return to the service.

CR2017/C244/p.372 ?To William Pitt from South St., 28 Nov. 1787: apologizing for his son's ill-timed speech.

Original: C264

CR2017/C244/p.372 To Anthony Todd esq., Secretary to the Post Office, from South St., 17 Dec. 1787: asking that letters for Kibworth should be brought in a separate bag,: this will prevent their being lost or delayed and will be less expensive for they now get charged extra by the coachman when he stops specially at Kibworth. [A marginal note states that the extra postage was taken off as a result of this letter.]

Original: C267

CR2017/C244/p.373 To the Archbishop of York from Newnham, 25 Jan. 1788: asking for a favour for Trotman.

Original: C259

CR2017/C244/p.373 From the same in S. Audley St., 28 Jan. 1788: answering the above letter.

Original: C292

CR2017/C244/p.374 From Sir George Yonge, Secretary at War, at the War Office, 30 Jan. 1788: about the identification of Farrell, nephew of the late Admiral Feilding.

Original: C306

CR2017/C244/p.374 To the same from Newnham, 3 Feb. 1788: answering the above letter.

Original: C306

CR2017/C244/p.374 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 2 Feb. 1788: on his marriage.

Original: C294

CR2017/C244/p.375 To the same from Newnham, 4 Feb. 1788: answering the above letter and mentioning that Wentworth's natural son, Tommy, is "a very good boy": he had stayed at Newnham during the school holidays.

CR2017/C244/p.375 From Captain William Feilding at Portsmouth, 4 Feb. 1788: his thanks for obtaining a commission in the 56th Regiment for his nephew George Farrell.

Original: C272/3

CR2017/C244/p.376 From Lord Viscount Feilding in London, 28 Feb. 1788: on vacant military commissions and Pitt's bill which is connected with military affairs.

Original: C270/3

CR2017/C244/p.376 From the Rt. Hon. Lord Sydney, Secretary of State for the Home Department in Whitehall, 13 Mar. 1788: giving him notice of the arrival from the House of Commons on 15 March of the Declaratory Bill for explaining the East India Act of 24 Geo. III

Original: C302

CR2017/C244/p.377 To the same, Sunday 16 Mar. 1788: answering the above letter.

Original: C302

CR2017/C244/p.377 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 29 Mar. 1788: personal news. Tom is going to Rugby. Political rumours.

Original: C294

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CR2017/C244/p.381 From Joseph Hannington esq., Page of the Bedchamber at St. James', 22 Oct. 1788: on the King's indisposition. "The King had eaten on Wednesday night 3, or 4, bunches of grapes,and drank cold water after it, this made a combustion in the stomach and brought on spasms; at one o'clock being in bed proper people gave proper medecines, at 3 o'clock the King went to bed again ... warm medecines brought a tendancy to swelling with some pain in the feet, flannels and great shoes were apply'd; this morning the King wore his own shoes ..."

CR2017/C244/p.381 From the same at St. James', 24 Oct. 1788: a further report on the King's illness - he has improved but was languid at the levee and is still "tender on the legs and feet and using flannel".

CR2017/C244/p.382 From the same at St. James', 29 Oct. 1788: The King "is not worse but very nervous, therefore remains quiet."

CR2017/C244/p.382 From the same at St. James', 5 Nov. 1788: George III: "from the general caution if questions are asked, there is such a studied secrecy that in my opinion do no (sic) auger as I cou'd wish" ... "I have this moment been informed that His Majesty has caught fresh cold, was very hoarse yesterday that it was necessary to cup him". The King has not returned from Windsor.

CR2017/C244/p.383 From the same at St. James', 7 Nov. 1788: George III: "within these few days the Doctors Warren and Hiberden has (sic) been call'd in, and whether they have given cordials to throw out the gout, or what has been the cause I cannot learn, but the head has been so much affected that blistering was necessary - it is expected and most ardently wished that it may produce some favourable change in the constitution, last night was a bad one".

CR2017/C244/p.383 From the same at St. James', 8 Nov. 1788: further bad news of the King: "this morning,I learn that for two hours the King layd for two hours (sic) that it was much doubted whether he was deed or alive, at four o'clock thank God His Majesty revived and continues mending ...", Six p.m.: "this moment I hear that His Majesty has had another blister apply'd which has most wonderfully relieved him",

CR2017/C244/p.384 From Lord Sydney, Secretary of State for the Home Department, in Whitehall, 13 Nov. 1788: sending him notification of the assembly of Parliament, for the King's illness makes it doubtful that he can further prorogue it.

CR2017/C244/p.384 From the same in Grosvenor Square, 15 Nov. 1788: The King' is getting better.

CR2017/C244/p.384 To the same from South St., 9 o'clock, 20 Nov: on his returning to Newnham.

CR2017/C244/p.385 Note: "Nov 28th His Majesty has had four hours sleep at intervals and remains in the same state as yesterday".

"Nov. 29th:There has been no alteration in His Majesty's health since yesterday".

CR2017/C244/p.385 From J. Hannington esq., 29 Nov. : The King is to be removed to Kew. The Committee of both Houses is to confer on the effects of the King's illness. It is said that "Dr. Addington has declared that time in his opinion will bring all about again pray God send it may be so - whenever it is to happen - there will be only one in the Regency". The illness of Mr. Fox who "has had a flux".

CR2017/C244/p.385 From the Archbishop of York in S. Audley St., 29 Nov. 1788: urging him to come to London: the "business" may take place on Thursday.

CR2017/C244/p.386 From Lord Sydney, Secretary of State for the Home Department, in Whitehall, 29 Nov. 1788: The King is not worse: "Mr. Pitt saw H.M. yesterday. His strength and memory are unimpaired ... We shall certainly have business in the Houses on Thursday, so for God's sake come. All we desire to do is to save our gracious master from being fettered for life".

CR2017/C244/p.386 To the Rt. Hon. Lord Thurlow, Lord High Chancellor, from Newnham, 30 Nov. 1788: he will attend on Thursday.

CR2017/C244/p.387 From the Messenger to the Lords of the Privy Council, at the Council Office, [2 Dec. 1788:]: at the meeting of the Privy Council tomorrow "the physicians who have attended His Majesty during his present illness are desired to attend in order to be examined touching the state of His Majesty's health".

CR2017/C244/p.387 From Lord Sydney in Grosvenor Square, 6 Jan. 1789: on the King: "The account of our good Master's health to day is a very agreeable one ... The real difference between Dr. Willis and the leading physicians of the opposition is ... that the former holds, that long lucid intervals and that fits of the other kind approach to convalescence. The others profess that nothing less than a perfect recovery deserves that name and that a quarter of an hour's derangement in a day is as full a proof of the continuance of the disorder as the whole day passed without any lucid intervals. It comforts those, who wish well to H.M. to consider, that Dr. Willis has cured hundreds, and has attended himself entirely to this disorder, and that the others never pretend to have ever undertaken the cure of such an infirmity".

CR2017/C244/p.387 From -- Talbot esq., Secretary of the Presentations, in Hart St., Bloomsbury, 4 Feb. 1789: about the Lord Chancellor's order to make out a presentation for Charles Wilson.

CR2017/C244/p.388 Bulletin of the physicians, Baker, Pepys and Willis at Kew House, 26 Feb. 1789: "There appears this morning to be an intire cessation of His Majesty's illness".

CR2017/C244/p.388 Bulletin of the physicians R. Warren, J.R. Reynolds and F. Willis at Kew House, 27 Feb. 1789: "His Majesty continues free from complaint". Lord Onslow, Lord in Waiting at St. James': 27 Feb. 1789: "By his Majesty's commands the reports from the physicians to be discontinued after this day".

CR2017/C244/p.388 From Lord Sydney, Secretary of State fro the Home Department, 2 March 1789: Parliament has been adjourned until Thursday; he answers the letter below.

CR2017/C244/p.388 To the same from South St., Monday morn., 2 Mar: he will not come out unless absolutely necessary as he is far from well.

CR2017/C244/p.389 From the Rev. Robert Burnaby in Leicester, 6 May 1789: seeking a chaplaincy for his son.

CR2017/C244/p.389 From the same in Leicester, 14 May 1789: his thanks for his help.

CR2017/C244/p.389 To Lord Sydney, Secretary of the Home Department, from Newnham, 22 May 1789: on his departure from town. The Slave Trade: "My own opinion is absolutely adverse to the total abolition but you great statesmen know best".

CR2017/C244/p.390 From the same in Grosvenor Square, 23 May 1789: His Majesty will be in town for his birthday. "I do not like the abolition of the Slave Trade any more than your Lordship".

CR2017/C244/p.390 To the Archbishop of York from Newnham, 3 June 1789: he will not come as he is assured that His Majesty will not appear at St. James'.

He requests news "particularly about the Slave Trade". He has been suffering from giddy fits and has been bled in consequence.

CR2017/C244/p.391 To Lord Sydney from Newnham, 3 June 1789: excusing himself as above from coming to London "I am still far from well and told that I must undergo a good deal more evacuation".

CR2017/C244/p.391 From Isaac Walton esq., Page of the Bedchamber in Chapel St. to the Rev. David Meyrick, 3 June 1789: there is no further news as to the King's non-appearance at St. James' for his birthday.

CR2017/C244/p.391 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 5 June 1789: he would be glad if Lord Denbigh will have Tom whilst he is away from Kirkby. The King having held Court, etc., will set out for Weymouth about 20th and visit Longleat. On the ministerial changes: the Speaker will take Sydney's post and Sydney is to get a chief Justiceship in Eyre for life. There is a fresh tax on carriages in the budget. "The late affair on Wimbledon Common, I much fear, will not for a long time be forgot".

CR2017/C244/p.392 Lord Viscount Feilding in London to the Rev. David Meyrick, 5 June 1789: political news.

CR2017/C244/p.393 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 6 June 1789: on the ministerial appointments.

CR2017/C244/p.393 From William Bulkeley, Major of Chelsea Hosptial, at the Invalid Office, 9 June 1789: on political and society events in London: "The ball business is very true,and the whole matter of the duel and the consequences of it are of so serious a nature that in these violent times I dont care to speak much less write on the subject".

CR2017/C244/p.394 rom Matthew Robert Arnott, Reading Clerk to the House of Lords, in South Audley St., 14 June 1789: no more political changes of personnel are expected. The King appears to be in perfect health and is going to Weymouth. Lord Denbigh's Cromford Navigation Bill is standing for Friday next. "Mr. Hastings's trial proceeds like a broad wheel waggon up a high hill. Indeed I think at present they have placed a stone behind the hinder wheels so that it seems to stand stock still".

CR2017/C244/p.395 From the same in South Audley St., 14 July 1789: "The Cromford Canal Bill has plagued me almost to death": There is a description of the lengthy proceedings, but the "bill is to be passed today without further opposition". He refers to other matters arising in the House of Lords and the changes in the ministry in France.

CR2017/C244/p.396 To the Archbishop of York from Newnham, 15 Nov. 1790:[Sic]: asking for information on the "state of politics at home for as to the other side of the water I look upon the French to be but little better than mad". "God send that this country may be able to keep out of the scrape which I fear will be impossible should Prussia or Holland take a part". There are rumours of a serious rift in the Cabinet.

CR2017/C244/p.397 From the same in South Audley St., 30 Nov. 1789: Pitt and his Chancellor are now on more friendly terms. He reports on European affairs: The French "state kettle boils as fast as ever"; as for affairs between the Emperor and the Dutch, the Emperor "appears to be losing the Low Countries".

CR2017/C244/p.397 The Duke of Northumberland to Lord Viscount Feilding, undated: asking for patronage.

CR2017/C244/p.398 From General W. Pitt at the Royal Hospital, Dublin, 23 Jan. 1790: promoting Farrell to be Lieutenant of the 9th Regiment of Foot.

CR2017/C244/p.398 To the same from Newnham, 31 Jan. 1790: his thanks for the above promotion.

CR2017/C244/p.398 To Lord Chancellor Thurlow from Newnham, 1 Feb. 1790: sending him his proxy.

CR2017/C244/p.399 To the Duchess of Rutland from Newnham by Lutterworth, 18 June 1790: about the Rutland family's interest in the Leicestershire county and borough elections. The borough contest is serious and "the success in my own opinion will intirely depend upon those who have the longest bag".

Original: C308

CR2017/C244/p.399 From the same in Albemarle St., 23 June 1790: answering the above letter.

Original: C308

CR2017/C244/p.400 From Sir George Yonge, Secretary at War, in the War Office, 13 July 1790: he is not able as yet to help George Wright to a free ensigncy.

CR2017/C244/p.400 From the Duke of Northumberland at Wenington, 20 Oct. 1790: asking for patronage for a protege.

CR2017/C244/p.400 To the same from Newnham, 5 Nov. 1790: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C244/pp.401-402 Torn out.

CR2017/C244/p.403 To Admiral Sir Richard Bickerton from Newnham, 30 Nov. 1791: asking for help in promoting Mr. Wood.

CR2017/C244/p.403 From the same in Plymouth, 5 Dec. 1791: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C244/p.404 From Lord Grenvile, Secretary of State for the Home Department in Whitehall, 9 Jan. 1792: asking for his attendance at Westminster.

CR2017/C244/p.404 From the Earl of Bute in Hill St., 26 Mar. 1792: after the death of his father.

CR2017/C244/p.404 To the same from Newnham, 28 Mar. 1792: answering the above letter. He is not well and feeling low, having just heard that Lord Feilding has lost his son.

CR2017/C244/p.405 From Lord Viscount Wentworth, Lord of the Bedchamber, in London, 31 Mar. 1792: as to Tom's spending his holiday at Newnham. The report from India is "Lord Cornwallis is in possission of all the forts leading to Seringapatam, and the army in high condition". The Slave Trade: "too many are bit by the wild idea's of mistaken humanity."

CR2017/C244/p.405 From the same on Good Friday, 6 April 1792: "the advocates for the abolition of the Slave Trade are by no means satisfied with Dundas's plan, and the subject will be again warmly disputed" "The whole World I think is gone mad and the cursed new political doctrines are spreading about in all parts of the kingdom". The King of Sweden has been shot at and there is little hope of his recovery. He hopes for good news from India.

CR2017/C244/p.406 From the same at St. James's Friday, April 1792: on political events: France goes to war with Hungary. The friends of the Slave Trade are averse to Dundas' plan for gradual abolition. Lord Sandwich is very ill.

CR2017/C244/p.407 From the Earl Fauconberg, Lord of the Bedchamber, in London, 4 May 1792: about the French attack on Tournai which took place despite the fact that a truce had been agreed on. The Slave Trade question is to open in the House of Lords next Tuesday, the Duke of Clarence taking an active part to prevent its abolition.

CR2017/C244/p.407 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 1 June 1792: as to events in the House of Lords, members of the aristocracy in town and a report of an attempt to poison the King. He hopes Lord Denbigh improves in health.

CR2017/C244/p.408 From the same in London, 2 June 1792: Parliamentary news.

CR2017/C244/p.409 From the same in London, 9 July 1792: political news: Indian matters are not going too well: peace will probably not be of long duration. France is perhaps on the eve of civil war.

CR2017/C244/p.410 (Sic) To Lord Grenville from Cheltenham, 5 June 1792: he has not been well enough to attend Parliament. He asks for his proxy to be erased as he does not wish it to be used in opposition to the Government and particularly to the New Forest Bill.

CR2017/C244/p.411 From the same in St. James' Square, 6 June 1792: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C244/p.411 To the same from Cheltenham, 7 June 1792: answering the above letter about his proxy.

CR2017/C244/p.412 From the Duke of Newcastle at Clumber [Notts.], 29 Sept. 1792: the wetness of the weather has given him rheumatism. He is off to the waters at Buxton in an attempt to allay being laid up in the winter.

CR2017/C244/p.412 From Edmund Wigley, Recorder of Leicester and M.P. for Worcester, at Oxford, 7 Mar. 1793: his thanks for a favour received for a friend.

CR2017/C244/p.412 To the Earl of Chatham, First Lord of the Admiralty, from South St., 26 Feb. 1793: on patronage.

CR2017/C244/p.413 From the same at the Admiralty, 4 June 1793: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C244/p.413 To the same from South St., 4 June 1793: on the above matter.

CR2017/C244/p.413 To the Rt. Hon. Secretary Dundas from Wistow, 3 July 1793: wishing to recommend a nephew of his wife's to the living of Blaby,Leics.

He is now perfectly well again.

CR2017/C244/p.414 From Lord Viscount Wentworth at Kirkby, 13 Aug. 1793: family news; he has been made a trustee of Rugby School on Lord Denbigh's nomination. "The French monsters have been guilty of greater bloodshed - Damn then all - I wish there were no traces left of their nation but their wines".

CR2017/C244/p.415 To the same from Newnham, 15 Aug. 1793: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C244/p.415 From William Bulkeley esq., at the Invalid Office, 20 Aug. 1793: the troops are doing well on land: it is expected that Dunkirk will shortly fall. "I wish I could say as much by sea".

CR2017/C244/p.416 From the same at the Invalid Office, 10 Sept. 1793: on the war with France; the attack at Dunkirk, a report of England's possession of Toulon.

CR2017/C244/p.416 From the same at the Invalid Office, 11 Sept. 1793: the bad news of the English retreat from Dunkirk to Ostend. The French are in great force in the East Indies.

CR2017/C244/p.416 From the same at Chelsea College, 16 Sept. 1793: more about the Dunkirk affair and on Colonel Vyse's raising a regiment at his own expense.

CR2017/C244/p.417 To the same from Newnham, 17 Sept. 1793: he disapproves of the English part in the war - it would have been better simply to have aided the allies by preventing France from invading their territory, than by taking towns in French Flanders. He praises Hood (Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet) for his capture of Toulon and the French Fleet.

CR2017/C244/p.418 From the same at Chelsea College, 18 Sept. 1793: sending news of the British army in Europe.

CR2017/C244/p.418 From General Sir George Howard at Stoke Place, 15 Sept. 1793: news of the capture of the French Fleet at Toulon by Hood and of the war inland. This is a war in which "our dearest interests are at stake". There are rumours of ministerial changes.

CR2017/C244/p.419 To the same from Newnham, 28 Sept. 1793: answering the above. The siege of Dunkirk miscarried owing to the neglect of the Duke of Richmond, whom he has never liked but of whom Pitt seems frightened. "Lord Craven" will soon recruit his company "as the Coventry weavers have no work and he gives fifteen guineas a man".

CR2017/C244/p.420 From Lord Viscount Wentworth at Kirkby, 18 Sept. 1793: personal and political news; ministerial changes. The French war.

CR2017/C244/p.421 To the same from Newnham, 29 Sept. 1793: answering the above letter. Lord Feilding is off to the christening of his daughter.

CR2017/C244/p.422 From William Bulkeley esq. at the Invalid Office, 19 Sept. 1793: the French war, military matters, etc.

CR2017/C244/p.422 From the same at Chelsea College, 4 Oct. 1793: the French war: the plans and actions of the English forces on land and sea.

CR2017/C244/p.423 From the same at the Invalid Office, 10 Oct. 1793: more news of the war.

CR2017/C244/p.424 From the same at the Invalid Office, 11 Oct. 1793: on the army promotions.

CR2017/C244/p.424 From the same at the Invalid Office, 14 Oct. 1793: on the army promotions, including a reference to Lord Feilding's becoming a Colonel.

CR2017/C244/p.425 To the same from Newnham, 16 Oct. 1793: his anxieties about the French war and the army promotions.

CR2017/C244/p.425 From Lord Viscount Wentworth at Kirkby, 14 Oct. 1793: personal news. On the French war [The Duke of] "Coburg is a fine fellow - I wish I could say the same of York. I believe sad doings and much bad generalship has been going on and great discontents in the army".

CR2017/C244/p.426 To the same from Newnham, 16 Oct. 1793: on his coach having overturned. The French war, etc.

CR2017/C244/p.426 From William Bulkeley esq. at Chelsea College, 21 Oct. 1793: on the raising of military forces.

CR2017/C244/p.427 To Field Marshal Sir George Howard from Newnham, 21 Oct. 1793: Lord Denbigh's congratulations on his promotion, the overthrow of Lord Denbigh's coach, the French war, the Duke of Richmond is in favour at St. James' again.

CR2017/C244/p.428 From the same at Stoke Place, 21 Oct. 1793: on the war with France.

CR2017/C244/p.429 To Lord Amherst, Commander-in-Chief, from Newnham, 24 Oct. 1793: on his wish to get Lord Viscount Feilding into the active line of service again.

CR2017/C244/p.430 From the same at St. James' Square, 26 Oct. 1793: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C244/p.430 From William Bulkeley at Chelsea College, 26 Oct. 1793: on the French war.

CR2017/C244/p.431 From the same at Chelsea College, 1 Nov. 1793: on the augmentation of the regimental forces.

CR2017/C244/p.432 From the same at the Invalid Office, 4 Nov. 1793: on the prospects of a change of regiment for Lord Feilding and news of Austrian success at Marchiennes between Tournai and Lille.

CR2017/C244/p.432 From the same in South St., 6 Nov. 1793: on Major Cockram's plan for raising a regiment, which may help Lord Feilding.

CR2017/C244/p.433 From the same at Chelsea College, 12 Nov. 1793: on Lord Feilding's wish to get some active service at all costs: he wants to raise his own regiment. The Empress of Russia is determined to take an active part in the war.

CR2017/C244/p.434 To the same from Newnham, 15 Nov. 1793: his disapproval of Lord Feilding's wish to raise his own regiment for it would not be likely to get him on active service. He comments on other possibilities for him. As for the war, little credit goes to the allies as regards Flanders. Toulon was a stroke of luck.

CR2017/C244/p.435 From Lord Viscount Wentworth, 15 Nov. 1793: sending news: The East Indies: Britain is in possession of Pondicherry and Mauritius "has hoisted the white flag". Europe: there is no good news from Flanders. "There seems to be but one opinion of the conduct of our commander on the continent ... a general dissatisfaction at the inactivity of our fleet ..."

CR2017/C244/p.436 To the same from Newnham, 17 Nov. 1793: on his feelings about the war: we should act defensively in Flanders "for the protection of the frontiers of our allies, and offensively against the Sans Culottes everywhere else particulary in assisting the Royalists in La Vendee". He fears an attack by France on England.

CR2017/C244/p.437 From William Bulkeley esq. at Chelsea College, 19 Nov. 1793: sending a report that Lord Moira and his large body of men are going to "St. Maloes".

CR2017/C244/p.437 To the same from Newnham, 6 Jan. 1794: asking for information on the sudden retreat from Toulon. The news from the Austrian army appears to be bad also.

CR2017/C244/p.438 From the same at Chelsea College, 8 Jan. 1794: his spirits are low for events in the war could not be worse. Austria and Prussia have recrossed the Rhine and he expects to hear of an attack on the army in Flanders as well.

CR2017/C244/p.439 Extract from a letter to Lord Denbigh [the writer's name is not given], 19 May 1794: the writer is with Col. Calvert under the Duke and tells of their force being surrounded by the enemy, of a desperate flight towards Waterloo and later skirmishes before they regained their old position of encampment.

CR2017/C244/p.441 From Field Marshal Sir George Howard in London, 28 Oct. 1794: there are bad accounts of the war from the Duke of York; our troops can do little good in Flanders.

CR2017/C244/p.442 From Lord Viscount Wentworth at Kirkby, 4 Nov. 1794: the papers speak of the recall of our troops. A ship is to sail on Wednesday for "our future Princess" [Caroline of Brunswick]. Neither Pitt nor Portland are willing to bring forward the question of the Prince's debts.

CR2017/C244/p.443 From Lord Viscount Feilding in London, 5 Nov. 1794: his regiment is in winter quarters near Tunbridge Wells. There is good news from San Domingo: our possession of the island seems assured. Hardy has been acquitted.

CR2017/C244/p.443 To Lord Amherst from Wistow, 16 Nov. 1794: his concern at the situation in Holland.

CR2017/C244/p.444 From the same in St. James Square, 18 Nov. 1794: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C244/p.445 From Lord Feilding in Hammersmith, 3 Dec. 1794: on his movements. The regiment is to be moved to Canterbury shortly. There is bad news of the war. The strong French force in the West Indies makes his fears great for that area of the war also. The Duke of York comes home shortly: "whether he ever returns is a matter of dispute".

CR2017/C244/p.446 From Penn Assheton Curzon, M.P. for Leics. and son-in-law of Earl Howe, in St. James' Square, 10 June 1794: reporting on Howe's naval victory over the French [The Glorious 1st June].

CR2017/C244/p.446 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 11 June 1794: on the naval victory as above; parliamentary news, the American Congress' late "determination" which looked like a declaration of war, may be altered since the news of a naval victory.

CR2017/C244/p.447 From J. Ralph Moss on Plymouth Sound, 12 June 1794: on the victory: giving information of the condition of the French ships and of English losses [Moss took part in the battle]. A marginal note adds: "This action did great honor to Lord Howe's bravery and professional knowledge but tho' the battle was won the object was lost by the American convoy laden with corn etc. getting safe into port".

CR2017/C244/p.447 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 14 June 1794: naval news: a setback to Cloisfayt is feared. An American convoy has reached Brest.

CR2017/C244/p.448 From the same in London, 10 July 1794: reporting on the Anglo-French war in the West Indies, Howe is to be made a Marquis and there are ministerial changes. The opposition to Pitt's measures is formidable. "The Prince and Mrs. Fitzherbert are absolutely seperated and he is now much with his family but sadly out of spirits". The continental war is not going too well: "The Emperor has lost Brabant and Flanders for ever".

CR2017/C244/p.449 To General Sir Henry Clinton from South St., 12 Mar. 1794 [1795]: seeking advice for Lord Feilding who wishes to progress in his profession and see active service.

CR2017/C244/p.450 From Sir William Fawcett, Adjutant-General, 3 April 1795: on Lord Feilding's career: His Majesty certainly intends to employ him but his destination is not yet decided upon.

CR2017/C244/p.450 To the Marquis of Townshend, Commander-in-Chief of the North East Division of His Majesty's Troops, from South St., 27 April 1795: the pleasure of Lord Feilding at being Major-General on his staff.

CR2017/C244/p.451 From the same in Weymouth St., 27 April 1795: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C244/p.451 From Field-Marshal Sir George Howard in Grosvenor Square, 6 June 1795: on the Continental war: the Austrians have thrashed the French and relieved Luxembourg; the English troops are in Osnaburgh. The House will not agree to pay the debts [presumably those of the Prince of Wales].

CR2017/C244/p.451 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 11 June 1795: on political affairs: there is news of the allied capture off Brest of a fleet bearing provisions from the Baltic.

CR2017/C244/p.452 From the same in London, 26 June 1795: on Lord Bridport's victory over the French fleet. Every precaution is to be taken to preserve the peace when the Jacobins meet in St. George's Fields on Monday.

CR2017/C244/p.453 From the same in London, 4 July 1795: the war: the Emperor and George III as Elector of Hanover are on the point of making peace with France. There is bad news from the West Indies: Martinique suffers from yellow fever. The Dutch "have brought themselves to the brink of ruin". The weather may make the harvest late and corn supplies are now short. "I hear the Prince's Household is to be disbanded this day - the Princess keeps hers - at least the major part of it".

CR2017/C244/p.454 From William Bulkeley esq. at the Invalid Office, 10 July 1795: on the war: Lord Moira is to assist the French emigres in Brittany [they had landed at Quiberon: see the last letter]. A great effort is to be made to re-capture Guadaloupe, the linch pin of the Leeward Isles.

CR2017/C244/p.454 To Marshal Sir George Howard from Newnham, 14 July 1795: congratulations on his promotion to the Government of Jersey; his speculations on peace prospects. "All this part of the country is much distress'd for wheat is now 15 shillings per bushel".

CR2017/C244/p.455 From Lord Viscount Wentworth at Tunbridge Wells, 31 July 1795: enclosing a note about the "unfortunate affair at Quiberon". The news from the West Indies is bad:"St. Lucia taken and other islands in danger". The enclosure remarks on the total defeat of the emigres and the safe arrival of the provisions and arms into France: it describes the emigre battle in some detail and is dated from Plymouth, 28 July 1796

CR2017/C244/p.456 From William Bulkeley at the Invalid Office,4 Aug. 1795: on the prospect of general peace for "we are carrying on the war woefully".

CR2017/C244/p.456 To Lord Viscount Wentworth from Wistow, 25 Oct. 1796(sic): he fears that Pitt's government will not survive the bad news of the fleets in West Indies and Mediterranean and the "dearness of all kinds of provisions" at home. Spain will be drawn into the war if we continue in the West Indies and it is bad for so many of our troops to be away from home.

CR2017/C244/p.457 From William Bulkeley at the Invalid Office, 29 Oct. 1796 (sic): sending news of an Austrian victory.

CR2017/C244/p.457 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in Edward St., 30 Oct. 1796(sic): on the attack on the King. "A ball discharged from a wind gun .. broke the window and passed thro' the carriage". On events in Parliament perhaps referring to the Slave Trade Bill.

CR2017/C244/p.458 From Lord Viscount Feilding at the House of Commons, 30 Oct. 1796(sic): on the House's reading the evidence of the attack on the King, who is not intimidated by all this and goes "to the Play" tonight.

CR2017/C244/p.458 From William Bulkeley, 30 Oct. 1796 (sic): at the Invalid Office: on the King's attack, both by a ball from an air gun and by the mob as he was on his way to the Houses of Parliament. The war.

CR2017/C244/p.459 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 4 Nov. 1796(sic): sending confirmation of the Austrian victory.

CR2017/C244/p.459 From the same in London, 11 Nov. 1796 (sic): on events in Parliament, the subject discussed is not mentioned by name.

CR2017/C244/p.460 To William Bulkeley from Wistow, 24 Nov. 1796 (sic): on "these two foolish convention bills" which Pitt would de well to withdraw in view of the danger to the King when he goes to pass bills; the approach of the General Election. His fears that the West Indies' expedition will not be successful.

CR2017/C244/p.461 From the same at the Invalid Office, 24 Nov. 1795: The Convention Bills are being used by Fox as "an election job": he is now waiting with the rabble who wish to "overset the Constitution".

CR2017/C244/p.461 From Field Marshal Sir George Howard in Grosvenor Square, 25 Nov. 1795: on his support of the Convention Bills "when nothing less is at stake than the preservation of our Constitution".

CR2017/C244/p.462 From Lord Viscount Feilding in Harley St., 12 Dec. 1795: sending good news. The Spanish colonists at San Domingo prefer British protection to French; There is a report of an insurrection in Holland against the French interest and good news from the Rhine.

CR2017/C244/p.462 From the Marchioness of Bute in Hill St., 30 March 1796: congratulating Lord Feilding on the birth of a son [the future 7th Earl of Denbigh].

CR2017/C244/p.463 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 31 Mar. 1796: congratulating him on the birth of a grandson. Peace seems unlikely. The price of corn is down and he hopes that of wheat will soon do likewise. There is to be a Court of Inquiry into the refusal of Admiral Cornwallis to sail again in a frigate as ordered by the Admiralty.

CR2017/C244/p.463 From Feild Marshal Sir George Howard in Grosvenor Square, 30 Mar. 1796: on the same topics as Wentworth's letter of p.463.

CR2017/C244/p.464 To the same from Newnham, 1 April 1796: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C244/p.465 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 9 April 1796: he no longer expects peace. Regarding Parliament,there is "no money in the Treasury and consequently nobody paid .... You need not be apprehensive about Curwen's Bill or Sir John Sinclair's for general inclosure. They will both be laid on the shelf for future consideration. The Dog tax will not answer the purpose you and I wish". The price of wheat is falling. Cornwallis' sentence.

CR2017/C244/p.466 From the same in London, 11 April 1796: there is to be no peace as the French will continue fighting unless they are allowed to retain all they have annexed in Flanders and Germany and to recover all Britian has taken from them in the East and West Indies.

CR2017/C244/p.467 From Field Marshal Sir George Howard in Grosvenor Square, 18 Apr. 1796: on aristocratic weddings and events in Parliament - the loan.

CR2017/C244/p.467 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 29 Apr. 1796: the heavy tax on wine, "the terms of the loan are more advantageous to the public than could be imagined". The French army has again invaded Hanover. How France avoids "total bankruptcy is incredible". Wheat has risen in price.

CR2017/C244/p.468 To the same from Newnham, 3 May 1796: the defeat of the allies in Italy. when Parliament dissolves, Feilding will lose his seat for Newport, owing to the terms of his re-election by the Duke of Northumberland, who "not only requires that as he brings in his members without any expense to them that they should constantly attend but likewise that they should systematically vote in opposition to Government in all questions - these are terms which Feilding thinks below his character and dignity to submit to .." Lord Feilding therefore will be more ready "to attend to his military duty". It is not in Lord Denbigh's power to purchase him another seat.

CR2017/C244/p.469 From the same in London, 5 May 1796: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C244/p.470 From the same in London, 14 May 1796: on the war: the French "will be masters of all Italy" but reports from the West Indies are favourable. He refers to Parliamentary matters and the prospect of a quiet local election

CR2017/C244/p.470 To the same from Newnham, 17 May 1796: the sudden dissolution of Parliament; his opinion that "if we confine ourselves to a naval war and the East and West Indies we shall do better without any ally".

CR2017/C244/p.471 To Lord Boston, one of His Majesty's Lords of Bedchamber, from Newnham, 17 May 1796: on his pleasure at hearing of his son's being at Rugby school as he heads the trustees.

CR2017/C244/p.472 From the same in London, 20 May 1796: his thanks for Lord Denbigh's interest in his son.

CR2017/C244/p.472 From William Bulkeley esq. at Chelsea College, 19 May 1796: on the elections, his approval of Lord Feilding's stand, etc. "It is feared much mischief is arising at Carlton House and very unpleasant rumours are abroad".

CR2017/C244/p.472 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in Edward St., 19 May 1796: on the dissolution of Parliament "tomorrow".

CR2017/C244/p.473 To the same from Newnham, 20 May 1796: about the King's reception of Lord Feilding's stand against the Duke of Northumberland. He hopes the King does not expect him to buy Lord Feilding a new seat: he has not the money to do this and although Feilding is attached to the King "I very much doubt, whether he is so much so, to Mr. Pitt alias William the fourth". Lord Denbigh will crawl up (for his legs are bad) for the opening of the new Parliament to qualify. There is no opposition at Coventry or Leicester.

CR2017/C244/p.474 From the same in London, 23 May 1796: the King's surprise at the Duke of Northumberland's treatment of Lord Feilding. As to Italy "the French will lay all that Country under contribution - they have begun with the Duke of Parma and taken all his best pictures horses money etc. etc. - The Emperor is now at their mercy and must make peace on their own terms". The elections; "sad stories are in circulation relative to Carlton House".

CR2017/C244/p.474 From the same in London, 24 May 1796: on the Leicester election. "All is now over with the allies in Italy".

CR2017/C244/pp.475-476 - torn out.

CR2017/C244/p.477 From Field Marshal Sir George Howard, Kt. of the Bath, in Grosvenor Square, 26 May 1796: the main news is the success of the French in Italy and the unhappy situation of Princess of Wales. His approval of Lord Feilding's stand against the Duke of Northumberland and the generosity of his own supporters at Stamford who will elect Howard M.P. again even though he is too ill to attend to them.

CR2017/C244/p.478 From the Marchioness of Bute in Hill St., 28 May 1796: her hopes of seeing him in July; she comments on society people.

CR2017/C244/p.479 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 4 June 1796: on the "domestic fracas" between the Prince and Princess of Wales; "Before the election here is over Horne Tooke and his citizens will kick up some confounded riot". The elections. The military have mutinied and seized the government of Bengal. The Dutch fleet is in difficulties.

CR2017/C244/p.480 From the Marchioness of Bute in Hill St., 21 June 1796: sending personal and political news. Spain will not quarrel with us unless the French force them to it. Society news.

CR2017/C244/p.481 From Lord Viscount Wentworth at St. James', 22 June 1796: whether Parliament will sit before November depends on the news from the continent. It is unlikely that a loan can be got for the Emperor. There is no reconciliation at Carlton House. As for the creation of peers, "Lords will be as cheap as stinking mackarel".

CR2017/C244/p.482 From the same in London, 4 July 1796: on the further success of the Austrians on the Rhine and the capture of St. Lucia, but Spain is threatening to side with France if England opens hostilities there.

CR2017/C244/p.482 To the same from Newnham, 11 July 1796: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C244/p.483 From the same in London, 11 July 1796: the good news in the last letter was unfounded for things on the Continent could not be worse. Parliament has not been recalled but stocks are falling and there is a general want of money. Everything at Carlton House is worse than ever. The Princess Royal is to marry shortly.

CR2017/C244/p.484 From William Bulkeley esq. at the Invalid Office, 21 July 1796: on the death of Marshal Sir George Howard [d.16 July 1796], and new officials.

CR2017/C244/p.485 To the Marchioness of Bute from Newnham, 24 July 1796: personal news: his health, the death of Sir George Howard; his thanks for her help to Lord Feilding in the election at Newcastle; a Spanish war seems unavoidable.

CR2017/C244/p.485 To Major Bulkeley from Newnham, 25 July 1796: the death of Sir George Howard: his honorable charactor.

CR2017/C244/p.486 From the Marchioness of Bute in Hill St., 30 July 1796: answering Lord Denbigh's letter on p.485.

CR2017/C244/p.486 From D. Roberts esq. at Cullercotes,[Cullercoats] North Shields, 1 Aug. 1796: on Lord and Lady Feilding's rounds of entertainment up in Northumberland: the Prince has been"pointedly attentive to" Lady Feilding. On 9th Aug., they will go to Sunderland "to see the opening of the new iron bridge".

CR2017/C244/p.488 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 9 Aug. 1796: on the lack of money - England cannot stand a further campaign in the war. There is a mutinous feeling amongst His Majesty's servants who have not been paid and "the tradesmen at Windsor are not paid, and grumble I hear most loudly".

CR2017/C244/p.489 From the same at Kirkby, 7 Sept. 1796: a report of better news from the Continent.

CR2017/C244/p.489 To Earl Spencer, First Lord of the Admiralty, from Wistow, 15 Sept. 1796: asking for promotion for Lieutenant Moss who "was brought up by my old friend the late Lord Mulgrave, who, by the bye, could never be persuaded but that he was my own son".

CR2017/C244/p.490 From Lord Spencer at the Admiralty, 19 Sept. 1796: he will help Moss.

CR2017/C244/p.491 From the Marchioness of Bute in Old Brompton, 19 Sept. 1796: a war with Spain is said to be inevitable; personal news.

CR2017/C244/p.491 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 29 Sept. 1796: there are good reports from Germany; the new political appointments.

CR2017/C244/p.492 To the Right Hon. LordGrenville from Wistow, 3 Oct. 1796: he wants peace but it must be an honourable one. Corn prices are rising despite "the fine harvest in this part of the world". He is too unwell to attend Parliament.

CR2017/C244/p.493 From the same in Cleveland ?Air, 13 Oct. 1796: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C244/p.494 From Lord Viscount Wentworth, 28 Oct. 1796: a Spanish war is certain, etc. The ministerial appointments.

CR2017/C244/p.494 From the Marchioness of Bute in Old Brompton, 28 Oct. 1796: a Spanish war is certain. Lord Malmesbury and his mission have been well received on their way to Paris.

CR2017/C244/495 From Lord Viscount Wentworth, in Kirkby, 30 Nov. 1796: on local measures to ensure peace. "I wish our magistrates would not call out the military till actual resistance to the civil power had been used. The order for the march of 3 troops of our Yeomanry Cavalry on Monday last to Harborough was a measure I reprobate as a libel on the loyalty of our County".

CR2017/C244/p.496 From the Marchioness of Bute in Old Brompton, 5 Dec. 1796: Spain's declaration of war is a fact. Lord Bute, the English ambassador in Spain is now returning to England.

CR2017/C244/p.497 From the same in Old Brompton, 7 Dec. 1796: on the arrival of Lord Bute at Spithead.

CR2017/C244/p.497 To the same from Newnham, 11 Dec. 1796: answering the above letter, and mentioning friends of Lady Bute's family.

CR2017/C244/p.498 To the same from Newnham, 22 Dec. 1796: a friendly note, hoping for a visit from her son, Evelyn Stuart. "Feilding is still in the North and would be very glad to get back into Parliament on reasonable terms, and in an honourable manner".

CR2017/C244/p.498 From the same in Hill St., 24 Dec. 1796: news about her family and their movements. Lord Malmesbury has been turned out of Paris.

CR2017/C244/p.499 To Lord Viscount Wentworth from Newnham, 27 Dec. 1796: the prospects for peace with the French are nil.

CR2017/C244/p.499 From the same at Kirkby, 29 Dec. 1796: he fears that the French fleet is bound for Portugal. It is curious that Pitt still adjourns Parliament in this crisis.

CR2017/C244/p.500 From the Marquis of Bute in Bath, 30 Dec. 1796: on his fear of a universal political conflagration now that the peace talks with Paris are off. "I think your Lordship and I shall agree that the new doctrines are not so good as the old - and yet we used to complain also of them".

CR2017/C244/p.500 To the same from Newnham, 8 Jan. 1797: answering the above.letter "I think the French have made as foolish an exhibition to Ireland, as our two were in favour of the French emigrants on the coast of France". Lord Feilding is at Sunderland "where he has the command on that side of the Tyne".

CR2017/C244/p.501 To the Marchioness of Bute from Newnham, 20 Jan. 1797: "By an article in the newspaper I hear that Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales is pregnant again, if so, it must certainly be by the east wind for the ladies about Court insist upon it that they have never been nearer each other (and that but once) than in a post chaise at a Review". The cold weather has made him ill and with the fogs he is as deaf as a post.

CR2017/C244/p.501 From the same in Hill St., 31 Jan. 1797: Lord Feilding is expected in Scotland and N. England. The Royal pregnancy is feared impossible.

CR2017/C244/p.502 From Lord Viscount Wentworth at Kirkby, 12 Jan. 1797: on the French war and the lack of finance.

CR2017/C244/p.503 From William Bulkeley esq. at Chelsea College, 26 Jan. 1797: his gloom about the war.

CR2017/C244/p.503 From Dr. Henry Vaughan in Clarges St., 28 Jan. 1797: Lord Cornwallis is going to India to try and repair the dispute between the East India Company and the English troops. The French fleet got home; all eyes are on the Austrians now in Mantua. The promotions to bishoprics.

CR2017/C244/p.504 To Lord Viscount Wentworth from Newnham, 5 Feb. 1797: the war is going badly on all fronts, worse of all in the West Indies. France will probably again propose a separate peace to the Emperor who will be forced to accept.

CR2017/C244/p.504 From George Robinson esq. in South Audley St., 28 Feb. 1797: the war: few fear invasion. Lord Bridport was praised rather than blamed when circumstances favoured the retreat of enemy. The late landing in the West Country is mysterious: the enemy "seemed to come for no other purpose but to seek an opportunity of surrendering, as they had no other means of resisting than their musquets, without cannon or ammunition, and receiving no assistance from their ships". The financial crisis: "The monied men in the City held a meeting yesterday and agreed to take the bank paper the same as cash ..." This has restored confidence: "the run was occasioned by the country banks".

CR2017/C244/p.506 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 3 Mar. 1797: Jervis' victory is good news and "we flatter ourselves the metropolis will be kept quiet malgre the stop of payment in cash": a comment on the financial crisis.

CR2017/C244/p.507 From the same in London, 7 Mar. 1797: Parliamentary news. His fears that a new government may soon have to be formed, because of the mounting opposition to this one.

CR2017/C244/p.507 From George Robinson esq. in South Audley St., 7 Mar. 1797: on Jervis' splendid victory [the Battle of Cape St. Vincent]. It is strongly reported that the Spanish Admiral has gone down. After the fighting the Spanish fleet made for Lagos Bay but Jervis prevented this and it is doubtful whether they can reach Cales [Cadiz] without another fight with us; Brest is even further off. A private Committee of the House of Lords today is to investigate the banks stopping payment as a result of the financial crisis.

CR2017/C244/p.509 From William Bulkeley esq. at the Invalid Office, 12 March, 1797: sending more news of Jervis' victory over the Spanish fleet, the capture of stores and the pursuit of the Spanish as they make for Cadiz. "It is feared that mischief may arise tomorrow for want of cash to pay the working men. The troops are every where in the most alarming state for the same reason".

CR2017/C244/p.510 From Lord Viscount Wentworth at St. James', 15 Mar. 1797: he is sorry to hear about the influenza at Newnham. There is a debate tomorrow on the defence of Ireland, the north of which "is in a complete state of insurrection, and the most shocking murders and attrocities daily committed".

CR2017/C244/p.511 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 24 Mar. 1797: on political affairs, mostly the financial problem. Penn Assheton Curzon, the M.P. for Leicestershire is very ill.

CR2017/C244/p.511 From the same at St. James', 26 Mar. 1797: sending news of shipping prizes and of Parliamentary business.

CR2017/C244/p.512 From the same in London, 28 Mar. 1797: the financial gloom has dissipated a little.

CR2017/C244/p.513 From Lieutenant G. Wood of the Hector, in George's Square, Portsea 3 May 1797: reporting on the recent naval mutiny [of the Channel fleet at Spithead].

CR2017/C244/p.514 From the same in George's Square, 8 May 1797: on the naval mutiny at Spithead.

CR2017/C244/p.515 From the same in George's Square, Portsea, 14 May 1797: on the difficulties of finding out what is happening over the mutiny: "Lord Howe is just come on shore, and has acceded to the wishes of the delegates that the officers who are obnoxious to the seamen shall never serve again in the Channel Fleet ... A general amnesty is sent for from the Admiralty which will be publicly read on board the fleet".

CR2017/C244/p.516 From the same in St. George's Square, Portsea, 16 May 1797: "I shall ever lament being witness to the compleat triumph the seamen gained over their officers yesterday. The alarming democratic manner it was obtained too plainly proves it was planned and methodized by incendiaries". His description of the meeting for reading the amnesty on quelling the mutiny.

CR2017/C244/p.517 From the same in St. George's Square, Portsea, 17 May 1797: the disturbances to the peace of the fleet are still continuing: the fleet wants discipline and officers. The seamen are still in control: "they keep the ship's boats ashore as long as they please [whilst they drink], and in fact are quite their own masters".

CR2017/C244/p.518 From the same in St. George's Square, Portsea, 12 May 1797: the seamen are still not to be controlled. "The licentiousness of the sailors in these towns is unparalleled and renders it exceedingly dangerous to walk after dark. Frequent robberies are committed daily; and women dreadfully insulted".

CR2017/C244/p.519 From the same in George's Square, Portsea, undated: the seamen are a little quieted by an act of Parliament ratifying their claims.

CR2017/C244/p.520 To Captain Markham from London, 2 June 1797: asking if the whole of Duncan's fleet has returned for want of money?

CR2017/C244/p.521 From the same in London, 5 June 1797: The North Sea squadron is demanding the pay due to it.

CR2017/C244/p.521 From Dr. Henry Vaughan in London, 16 June 1797: the fleet is still mutinous, France is offering a separate peace.

CR2017/C244/p.522 From the same in London, 3 July 1797: the French will treat for a separate peace.

CR2017/C244/p.522 From William Bulkeley esq. at the Invalid Office, 13 Oct. 1797: the victory of Duncan over the Dutch fleet [at Camperdown].

CR2017/C244/p.523 From F. Waters in Lamb's Conduit, 13 Oct. 1797: on the Dutch defeat at Camperdown.

CR2017/C244/p.524 From William Bulkeley in the Invalid Office, 16 Oct. 1797: Duncan may have difficulty getting home after Camperdown on account of the number of prisoners.

CR2017/C244/p.524 From F. Waters in Lamb's Conduit, 16 Oct. 1797: more about Duncan's victory.

CR2017/C244/p.525 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in Edward St., 4 Nov. 1797: on means of raising money: a heavy property tax or income tax is rumoured. The Emperor has stopped paying interest on the loan - an additional burden. The army is to be reduced. Duncan has been received by King George III.

CR2017/C244/p.526 From Dr. Henry Vaughan in Clarges St., 20 Nov. 1797: there is no Parliamentary news: "The business of Parliament tho' it goes on as well without Mr. Fox as with him proceeds however with less interest". Lord Moira is to give notice of the motion relative to Ireland.

CR2017/C244/p.526 From the same in Clarges St., 1 Dec. 1797: on the opposition of the people to raising seven million by a triple assessment. Ireland is in a state of upheaval.

CR2017/C244/p.527 From the same in Clarges St., 4 Dec. 1797: more about the opposition to the Triple Assessment Bill.

CR2017/C244/p.527 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in Kirkby, 16 Dec. 1797: on visiting him, Lord Denbigh's health, etc.

CR2017/C244/p.527 From the same in London, 20 Jan. 1798: on the public subscription: the King has not yet subscribed and the rich merchants await an example from the higher ranks. The French are about to transfer Rome's treasures to Paris. The ministerial appointments. "Ireland is as bad as possible except a civil war not being actually commenced - but this I fear will too soon happen".

CR2017/C244/p.529 To the same from Newnham, 24 Jan. 1798: answering the above letter. France will not make Ireland the first object of an attack but will attack in several places at once to divide the fleet. The popularity of Keck [the M.P. for Leicestershire].

CR2017/C244/p.530 From the same in London, 27 Jan. 1798: the King has subscribed £20,000 annually for the duration of the war. A new confederation of the north may help Europe but he does not trust the foreign powers.

CR2017/C244/p.530 From the same in London, 3 Feb. 1798: the Marquis of Buckingham has subscribed £12,000 p.a. for the duration of the war and other subscriptions are now coming in.

CR2017/C244/p.531 To the same from Newnham, 4 Feb. 1798: answering the above letters, which he has been too ill to do before.

CR2017/C244/p.531 From Dr. Henry Vaughan in Clarges St., 5 Feb. 1798: on the dismissal of the Duke of Norfolk who had proposed a toast to "The Majesty of the People" instead of to "Our Sovereign".

CR2017/C244/p.532 From the same in Clarges St., 17 March 1798: on the surprising of 16 plotters - the Irish Directory - "upon these people they found a plan for taking the city of Dublin in Lord Edward [Fitzgerald]'s own handwriting". [A marginal note adds that it was supposed that the Duke of Leinster was privy to the plot.]

CR2017/C244/p.532 To the same from Newnham, 17 Mar. 1798: answering the above letter.

CR2017/C244/p.533 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 19 Mar. 1798: "The examinations of the Jacobins are carried on with the greatest secrecy". The health of various noble Lords. "I have heard nothing for certain about the plan for selling the land tax, but rather think the report has some foundation, it has long been talked of as a good resource".

CR2017/C244/p.534 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 31 Mar. 1798: the bad news from Europe. Fox will "support Wilberforce's motion but he won't carry it". [that is the abolition of the slave trade]. On Monday, Pitt is to bring forward a motion for the redemption of the land tax. "we seem to be nearly got at the ne plus ultra of supply".

CR2017/C244/p.535 From the same in London, 7 Apr. 1798: Ireland is more settled. The French will not invade us until "a rebellion is broke out in Ireland, and our fleet again in a state of mutiny".

CR2017/C244/p.535 From the same in London, 11 Apr. 1798: the news from Ireland is not as good as previously reported. There have been naval skirmishes with the French in the Channel. The fleet is said to be embarking at Brest.

CR2017/C244/p.536 From the Marchioness of Bute in Hill St., 19 Apr. 1798: family news.

CR2017/C244/p.537 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in Edward St., 28 Apr. 1798: "The news received yesterday of the mobbing of the French ambassador at Vienna causes much speculation here and I hop the Emperor will be again forced to war". It is thought that "the great armament from Toulon" is destined for Ireland.

CR2017/C244/p.538 From the same, 10 May 1798: On the Anglo-French naval skirmish. Charles Fox's name has been struck off the list of Privy Councillors.

CR2017/C244/p.538 To the same from Newnham, 12 May 1798: commenting on political affairs. The trials of "those rascals" at Maidstone.

CR2017/C244/p.539 From the same in London, 14 May 1798: the farmers in the Market Bosworth area have formed a Corps of Volunteer Cavalry with Lord Wentworth at their head. Troops have embarked at Margate, but their destination has not been divulged.

CR2017/C244/p.540 To the same from Newnham, 20 May 1798: on a successor for Colonel Pochin of the Leicestershire Militia.

CR2017/C244/p.540 From the same in London, 21 May 1798: the Duke of Rutland is to take command of the Leicestershire Militia; Wentworth has offered himself for the command of the Provisional Cavalry. The secret expedition has sent no official report and Ireland is still not quiet: "discoveries of an alarming conspiracy have been made in that Kingdom".

CR2017/C244/p.541 From the same at St. James', 23 May 1798: the secret expedition: the change of wind was unfortunate: "had not this happened, the whole would have succeeded with the loss of only a single man".

One of the traitors at Maidstone at least will suffer. The arrest of Lord E. Fitzgerald in Dublin. The Volunteer Corps is not to be used as the offer was too limited to be of use.

CR2017/C244/p.542 From the Marchioness of Bute in Hill St., 5 June 1798: sending personal news and a report of the magnificent celebration of the King's birthday.

CR2017/C244/p.543 From Dr. Henry Vaughan, 10 June 1798: on Whitbread's offer of horses, barges etc., his reservation of his personal services in Bedfordshire to help the Government and promise to raise a regiment of yeomanry cavalry at his own expense. The Duke of Bedford is to raise an entire regiment of dragoons. "I hear the vast works of the House of Peel near Manchester have been burnt to the ground and that it is very much suspected to have been wilfully by some of the villains there."

CR2017/C244/p.544 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 12 June 1798: on the Irish rebellion.

CR2017/C244/p.545 From Dr. Henry Vaughan, 12 June 1798: ?on Ireland and its insurrection.

CR2017/C244/p.545 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 13 June 1798: the insurrections in N. Ireland. Lord Cornwallis is to be Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. The ministerial changes consequent on this. Wentworth is now Colonel of the Leicestershire Provisional Cavalry.

CR2017/C244/p.546 From William Bulkeley at the Invalid Office, 15 June 1798: on the Irish insurrection. Lord Cornwallis, "very much against his inclination is at last prevail'd on to go to Ireland".

CR2017/C244/p.547 To Lord Viscount Wentworth from Newnham, 21 June 1798: his fears that sending the militia to Ireland means that "Government were apprehensive that the Irish rebels would not be so easily subdued as was at first imagined". The Brest fleet is out, probably bound for Ireland.

CR2017/C244/p.548 From the same in London, 21 June 1798: on the House of Lords debates about sending the militia to Ireland: the Lords will swallow the bill even though the measure is not liked "as perhaps the salvation of Ireland depends upon it. "; news of the Irish rebellion. Pitt's health is bad.

CR2017/C244/p.549 From the same in London, 26 June 1798: mentioning the "great and good news received this morning from Ireland". The East India Company is "under considerable alarm from the last accounts from India".

CR2017/C244/p.550 From Dr. H. Vaughan, 27 June 1798: the Irish rebellion is "well nigh over", but the expense has been enormous. Lord St. Vincent is to leave his Mediterranean station. Pitt's illness "is a disease of his stomach and I am told he will not be sufficiently abstemious to get well". The assassination of Lord O'Neill in Antrim.

CR2017/C244/p.551 From William Bulkeley esq. at the War Office, 27 June 1798: on events in Ireland.

CR2017/C244/p.551 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 3 July 1798: the news from Ireland is favourable, but it will be some time before order is re-established. The safe arrival of the fleets from the East & West Indies and of that from Oporto.

CR2017/C244/p.552 From Lieutenant J. Ralph Moss at Port Royal, 21 May 1798: his thanks for Lord Denbigh's help in procuring him a commission.

CR2017/C244/p.552 From Lord Spencer, First Lord of the Admiralty, at the Admiralty, 10 July 1798: announcing the appointment of Lieutenant Moss as Master and Commander of the Merlin.

CR2017/C244/p.553 To Lord Spencer from Newnham, 13 July 1798: his thanks for the above letter.

CR2017/C244/p.553 To Captain Moss from Newnham, 29 July 1798: on Moss' promotion.

CR2017/C244/p.553 From Major Bulkeley at the Invalid Office, 24 Aug. 1798: on Nelson's not finding the French at Alexandria.

CR2017/C244/p.553 From the same at the Invalid Office, 27 Aug. 1798: four French frigates have landed at Killah, County Mayo.

CR2017/C244/p.554 To the same from Newnham, 29 Aug. 1798: his thanks for the letters.

CR2017/C244/p.554 From the same at the Invalid Office, 30 Aug. 1798: the French have landed in Ireland. It is reported that Nelson has defeated Napoleon.

CR2017/C244/p.554 From Edmund Wigley esq., M.P. for the city of Worcester, in Hinckley, 2 Sept. 1798: a report of the French defeat of Generals Lake and Higgins in Ireland.

CR2017/C244/p.555 From Major William Bulkeley at the Invalid Office, 3 Sept. 1798: on the lack of support of the Irish people for the French invaders; 13,000 militia men are to help Cornwallis evict French; "After all, it is now understood that Buonaparte has escaped with his whole fleet to Alexandria".

CR2017/C244/p.555 To the same, not dated: on Irish matters.

CR2017/C244/p.556 From Dr. Henry Vaughan in Clarges St., 11 Sept. 1798: Lord Cornwallis' delay in attacking the French is due to a want of confidence in the militia of Ireland. It is understood that about 5000 Irish have rallied to the invaders. "Nelson's matter is now totally given up, as hopeless by government".

CR2017/C244/p.556 From the same in Clarges St., 14 Sept. 1798: the intelligence that "Buonaparte's landing at Alexandria was opposed by 50,000 Arab Militia ... that another army of great force was preparing to obstruct his further progress, and that the plague raged there furiously". Confidential letters from Nelson last week stated that the Egyptian government would oppose the French.

CR2017/C244/p.557 From Major William Bulkeley at the Invalid Office, 14 Sept. 1798: on the differing reports of a severe action with the French fleet off the Irish Coast.

CR2017/C244/p.557 From the same at the Invalid Office, 19 Sept. 1799[1798]: on the surrender of the French to General Lake in Ireland. "Nothing could be more unfortunate than our fleets in the Mediterranean".

CR2017/C244/p.558 From the same at the Invalid Office, 20 Sept. 1799[1798]: Bonaparte, it seems, intends to colonise Egypt in order to bring there the trade of India. The victory over 840 men in Ireland is ridiculous.

CR2017/C244/p.558 To the same from Wistow, 21 Sept. 1799[1798]: the absurdity of Bonaparte's plan to colonise Egypt. He fears that the French will not invade England but will harass us and involve us in great expense by ensuring that we keep our forces at the ready. The death of William Pochin, the Duke of Rutland's member for Leicestershire.

CR2017/C244/p.559 To Lord Viscount Wentworth from Wistow, 22 Sept. 1799[1798]: he hopes that Pochin's death will not mean a contested election. Pochin belonged to the Rutland interest and he speculates as to who the Duke of Rutland's new candidate will be.

CR2017/C244/p.560 From the same at Buxton, 25 Sept. 1798: he agrees that it is best to support the Duke of Rutland's choice for Leicestershire. The health of Keck (Lords Denbigh and Wentworth's member) makes him an anxiety.

CR2017/C244/p.561 From Sir Edmund Cradock Hartopp in Leicester, 27 Sept. 1798: having been assured of the Rutland family's support for his candidature for Leicestershire election, he now hopes for Lord Denbigh's concurrence in this.

CR2017/C244/p.561 To the same from Wistow, 28 Sept. 1798: answering the above letter; he will support Hartopp.

CR2017/C244/p.562 From the Duchess of Rutland at Belvoir Castle, 29 Sept. 1798: asking for support for Hartopp.

CR2017/C244/p.562 To the same from Wistow, 3 Oct. 1798: he wishes to preserve peace of the county and will support Hartopp.

CR2017/C244/p.563 From John Peach Hungerford esq. at Dingley, 3 Oct. 1798: on his support for the Duke of Rutland's candidate for Leicestershire.

CR2017/C244/p.563 To Lord Viscount Wentworth from Wistow, 6 Oct. 1798: his joy at Nelson's victory [in Egypt], but we must still fall in with the Brest fleet or all will be in vain. He is glad that the new member for Leicestershire has been chosen amicably.

CR2017/C244/p.564 From the same at Kirkby, 7 Oct. 1798: on the Leicestershire election: "But by what I have heard, our sentiments are not so generally adopted, as I could wish, and I much fear the election will not be quite so tranquil as you seem to imagine". The Rutland family has supported Denbigh and Wentworth's interest on three occasions and deserves their support now. His pleasure at Bonaparte's captivity in Egypt.

CR2017/C244/p.565 From the Duchess of Rutland at Belvoir Castle, 13 Dec. 1798: inviting them to celebrations for the Duke of Rutland's coming of age.

CR2017/C244/p.565 To the same from Wistow, 14 Dec. 1798: his ill health and old age prevent his acceptance of the above invitation.

CR2017/C244/p.565 From the Duke of Roxburgh, Lord of the Stole, in London, 24 July 1799: Lord Denbigh's name has been taken off the roster of Lords in Waiting for this year.

CR2017/C244/p.566 To the same from Wistow, 27 Jan. 1799: his thanks for the above mark of honour. He hopes his legs will allow him to still be of some use in Parliament.

CR2017/C244/p.566 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, ?26 Jan. 1799: the French are in possession of Naples. "The great question of Union is lost in Ireland".

CR2017/C244/p.567 To the same from Wistow, 27 Jan. 1799: he no longer has to wait on the King.

CR2017/C244/p.567 From Dr. Henry Vaughan, 2 Feb. 1799: relating the news of Nelson's victory over Napoleon in Egypt.

CR2017/C244/p.568 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 7 Feb. 1799: France is said to have invaded Spain on route for Portugal. A great debate is expected in the House of Commons today on Irish affairs, which are still unsettled.

CR2017/C244/p.569 From the same in London, 22 Feb. 1799: om public news and appointments. "Wilberforce I am afraid may carry his motion relative to the Slave Trade. Many who formerly supported it are tired of the question and too idle to attend".

CR2017/C244/p.570 From Dr. Henry Vaughan in London, 28 March 1799: the report of the Secret Committee of the House of Commons is to be printed tonight.

"It relates to the machinations of the united Irish in this metropolis ... There was to have been a general rising, and the mischief to have commenced with an attack upon the queen's house and both Houses of Parliament". Prussia is ready to co-operate if the Emperor either discloses the secret clauses of the Treaty of Campo-Formio or rejects them.

CR2017/C244/p.571 From the same, 30 Mar. 1799: the defeat of French army under Jourdan. "The Russians have certainly taken Corfu".

CR2017/C244/p.571 From Matthew Robert Arnott esq., Clerk to the House of Lords, 30 Mar. 1799: sending news of the defeat of the French by the Arch Duke Charles under Jourdan and Massena and of the Russian capture of Corfu.

CR2017/C244/p.572 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in Bath, 7 April 1799: on his natural son, Tom's happy stay at Newnham and his feeling that he will be a credit to his profession.

CR2017/C244/p.573 From the same in London, 9 May 1799: the Brest fleet is now known to be bound for Ireland. Bonaparte is making progress in Syria. Affairs in Italy and on the Rhine are improving. The Prince of Wales "is returned from Bath in very indifferent health. What he meditates I do not know but the Jersey reign is quite over." The thumping window tax; there is no one means of raising money and £20 million is to be raised by a loan. "I hope there is foundation for the report that the Civil List debt is to be paid off".

CR2017/C244/p.574 To Earl Spencer, First Lord of the Admiralty, from Newnham, 31 Mar. 1799: Captain Moss' recent success in Honduras must recommend him for promotion more than Lord Denbigh can. He asks that Mr. Jervis also be remembered.

CR2017/C244/p.574 From Captain Moss on the Merlin, in Honduras, 23 Dec. 1798: on his successfully having repulsed a Spanish fleet of sloops and schooners.

CR2017/C244/p.575 From Lord Spencer at the Admiralty, 1 Apr. 1799: answering the letter on p.574.

CR2017/C244/p.576 To the Marchioness of Bute from Newnham, 16 May 1799: he thinks the French fleet has gone south rather than to Ireland. He asks for news of her family. Mrs. Noel has not had her child yet.

CR2017/C244/p.576 From the same in Hill St., 31 May 1799: personal news, the gay society life in London would make one feel we were tax free.

CR2017/C244/p.578 From Dr. Henry Vaughan in London, 20 May 1799: it is still not known where the French fleet is bound.

CR2017/C244/p.578 From the same, 22 May 1799: the defeat of the French in a battle near Milan; part of Napoleon's army in Syria has been repulsed and sent back to Egypt.

CR2017/C244/p.579 From William Bulkeley in London, 22 May 1799: sending the same news as that from Vaughan.

CR2017/C244/p.579 To Lord Viscount Wentworth from Newnham, 25 May 1799: the Brest fleet has gone not to Ireland but to Cadiz, to join the Spanish one - to what purpose it is not yet known. He is not well enough to do his duty in Parliament: "I am worn out and only fit to go to Kirby and join my ancestors". He hopes the Duke will throw out the Slave Trade Limitation Bill.

CR2017/C244/p.580 From the same, 25 May 1799: the Brest fleet and Lord St. Vincent have not yet met. There is better news from N. Italy. It is feared that the "Income tax will be far deficient in the sum it was estimated at". The Slave Trade Bill has been postponed.

CR2017/C244/p.581 From the same in London, 30 May 1799: sending more news of the war on the Continent: the French fleet has probably suffered in an action with England.

CR2017/C244/p.582 From the same in London, 6 June 1799: the further Austrian successes against France in Switzerland and Italy. The loan has been made on advantageous terms to the public. The Budget is tomorrow; customs and excise are to bear the brunt of further taxation.

CR2017/C244/p.583 To Major Bulkeley from Newnham, 19 June 1799: on the war. He hopes the French fleet is now off to the Nile to rescue Napoleon. He has heard of a secret English expedition of troops to the Continent.

CR2017/C244/p.583 From the same, 21 June 1799: answering the above letter. Prussia it is said is at last being forced into the coalition and will probably march into Holland. The Spanish fleet is in bad condition.

CR2017/C244/p.584 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 2 July 1799: he fears that the Slave Trade Bill will be passed. There is a variety of contradictory news from the Continent.

CR2017/C244/p.584 To the same from Newnham, 3 July 1799: he is totally against the complete abolition of the slave trade.

CR2017/C244/p.585 To the same from Newnham, 4 July 1799: the manoeuvring over Slave Trade Bill. The King appears to be very much in favour of it and if this is true Denbigh would be unwilling to oppose him.

CR2017/C244/p.585 From the same, 5 July 1799: he is sure the King is not in favour of the Slave Trade Bill, but he is also pretty certain that their side will be in the minority. There is news that Lord St. Vincent has blocked up the ports of Toulon and Cartagena [Spain]. It is said that the income tax is to be a seventh instead of a tenth.

CR2017/C244/p.586 From J. Cradock esq. in London, 6 July 1799: on the war.

CR2017/C244/p.586 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 6 July 1799: reporting on the division in the House of Lords, [? regarding the slave trade].

CR2017/C244/p.587 To the same from Newnham, 7 July 1799: his joy at the Duke of Clarence's victory [? the defeat of Slave Trade Bill].

CR2017/C244/p.587 From Major Bulkeley at the Invalid Office, 10 July 1799: on the European war. "Mischief may arise from want of cooperation", for the Emperor is carrying on the war in a way different from ourselves and the Russians.

CR2017/C244/p.588 To the same from Newnham, 16 July 1799: Lord Denbigh's hopes that the English expedition will end in smoke if it is not destined to help Prussia in Holland.

CR2017/C244/p.588 From Lady Ju. Milbanke in Newcastle, ?9 Aug. 1799: condoling with him on the death of his son, Lord Feilding [on 8th Aug.] and asking for his directions as to his interment. The immediate cause of his death was the bursting of a blood vessel in the liver.

CR2017/C244/p.589 From William Bulkeley esq. at the Invalid Office, 3 Sept. 1799: the Dutch fleet has surrendered to the Prince of Orange and Sir William Fawcett is to command the army in the absence of the Duke of York.

CR2017/C244/p.589 From the same at the Invalid Office, 8 Sept. 1799: war news. Things are going badly in Ireland.

CR2017/C244/p.590 From the same at the Invalid Office, 10 Sept. 1799: the French defeat in Holland.

CR2017/C244/p.590 From Lord Viscount Wentworth at Kirkby, 14 Sept. 1799: on the calling of Parliament: it is said that a bill to allow "the further volunteering of Militia Men into the Regulars is the object required but I fear money as well as men will be required". The conquest of Holland will be difficult. The news from India is good.

CR2017/C244/p.590 From William Bulkeley esq. at the Invalid Office, 23 Sept. 1799: the English repulse in Holland is a result of the rashness of the Russians.

CR2017/C244/p.591 To the same from Newnham, 24 Sept. 1799: commenting on the repulse in Holland.

CR2017/C244/p.591 From the same at the Invalid Office, 4 Oct. 1799: Regarding Holland where a victory can obtain little, as French have strong defences in their rear.

CR2017/C244/p.592 From Dr. Henry Vaughan in Clarges St., 7 Oct. 1799: on the taking of Alkmaar [Holland].

CR2017/C244/p.592 From William Bulkeley at the Invalid Office, 10 Oct. 1799: on the bad support given by the Russians to the Dutch enterprise.

CR2017/C244/p.592 From the same at the Invalid Office, 15 Oct. 1799: the troops are now ordered back, he is pleased to say.

CR2017/C244/p.593 To Lord Viscount Wentworth from Newnham, 14 Oct. 1799: his shock at the state of affairs in Holland; he fears the allies' position elsewhere in Europe is also bad.

CR2017/C244/p.593 From Lord Viscount Wentworth at Kirkby, 17 Oct. 1799: on same topic as the last letter.

CR2017/C244/p.593 From William Bulkeley at the Invalid Office, 19 Oct. 1799: on the movement of troops in the war.

CR2017/C244/p.594 To the same from Newnham, 21 Oct. 1799: commenting sadly on the war.

CR2017/C244/p.594 From the same at the Invalid Office, 30 Oct. 1799: the troops are to be allowed to withdraw from Holland unmolested.

CR2017/C244/p.595 From the same at Chelsea College, 5 Nov. 1799: the affairs of the allies in Switzerland and Italy are at a very low ebb and people are ready for a Franco-Austrian peace.

CR2017/C244/p.595 From Lord Viscount Wentworth at Kirkby, 15 Nov. 1799: his congratulations on the birth of a third grandson. He is looking out for a declaration of peace between France and Austria. The majority of the Irish Parliament is against the Union.

CR2017/C244/p.596 From Dr. Henry Vaughan in Clarges St., 5 Dec. 1799: on the prospects for peace. He does not expect Napoleon would ever make universal peace as he has built up his power on arms. The fear that the plague is being carried in by two ships from Africa.

CR2017/C244/p.597 From Lord Viscount Wentworth in London, 16 May 1800: on two attempts to assassinate George III the previous day.

CR2017/C244/p.597 From the same in London, 14 June 1800: on the war: another secret expedition is under orders for embarkation; Bonaparte is master of N. Italy; the Austrians are in bad way etc. He reports that he gave Denbigh's proxy for the Adultery Bill and gives news of other events in Parliament.