256.To the same, Feb. 23.-Acquittal of General Mordaunt. Death of Dr. Cocchi. Richard the First’s poems.-415
257. To the same, March 21.-The East Indian here, Clive. Hanover retaken. George Grenville’s Navy-bill. Sir Charles Williams’s return from Russia, and mental indisposition. Frantic conduct of Lord Ferrers. Swift’s “Four last Years".-416
258. To the same, April 14.-Convention with Prussia. Sir Charles Williams. Lord Bristol appointed ambassador to Spain.- 418
259. To the Rev. Dr. Birch, May 4.-Soliciting observations on his “Royal and Noble Authors".-419
260. To George Montagu, Esq. May 4.-Flattering reception of his “Royal and Noble Authors.” Story of Dr. Browne and Sir Charles Williams.-420
261. To Sir Horace Mann, May 31.-Expedition to St. Maloes. Extension of the Habeas Corpus act.-422
262. To the Hon. H. S, Conway, June 4.-Debates on the Habeas Corpus extension bill. Expedition to St. Maloes. Ninon de l’Enclos’s portrait.-423
263. To Dr. Ducarel, June.-Thanks for his remarks on the “Noble Authors".-424
264. To Sir Horace Mann, June 11.-Departure of the expedition to St. Maloes. Prince Ferdinand’s passage of the Rhine.-425
265. To the Hon. H. S. Conway, June 16.-Return of the expedition to St. Maloes.-426
266. To the Earl of Strafford, June 16.-Failure of the expedition against St. Maloes.-427
267. To Sir Horace Mann, June 18.-Expedition to St. Maloes.-428
268. To Sir David Dalrymple, June 29.-Thanks for his approbation of the “Noble Authors.” queen Elizabeth’s fondness for praise. Pope’s “Bufo” and “Bubb.” Lord Orrery’s “Parthenissa” [N.).-430
69. To John Chute, Esq. June 29.-Prince Ferdinand’s victory.- 431
270. To George Montagu, Esq. July 6.-431
271. To the Rev. Dr. Birch, July 8.-432
272. To the Hon. H. S. Conway, July 8.-Dedication to him of the “Fugitive Pieces.” Fate of our expeditions [N.].-432
273. To Sir Horace Mann, July 8.-Prince Ferdinand’s victory at Crevelt. Return of our armada from St. Maloes.-433
274. To the Hon. H. S. Conway, July 21.-Appointment of General Blighe. Fate of the expeditions. [N.].-434
275. To the Rev. Henry Zouch, Aug. 3.-Thanks for his remarks on the Royal and noble Authors,” and for his information.-436
276. To the same, Aug. 12.-439
277. To Sir Horace Mann, Aug. 12.-Expedition against Cherbourg.-440
278. To George Montagu, Esq. Aug. 20.-Visit to the Grange. Ragley. The Conway papers.-441
279. To John Chute, Esq. Aug. 22.-Account of the Conway papers [N.).-443
280. To Sir Horace Mann, Aug. 24.-Expedition against Cherbourg. Taking of Cape Breton. Failure of the attack on Crown-point. Death of Lord Howe. Defeat at Ticonderoga.-444
281. To the Hon. H. S. Conway, Sept. 2.-Defeat of the Russians at Zorndorf. Repulse of General Abercrombie at Ticonderoga.-445