Add MS 89036/1/15

Document numbering continues from Add MS 89036/1/14:

• 62. Berners Street, M[artin] Whish (Commissioner of the Excise) to [Pitt], 1 May 1805.
• 63. Barham to Pitt, 2 May [1805].
• 64. Crosby Square, Sir Robert Wigram to Pitt, 6 May 1805. Seeking to be created a Baronet.
• 65. Arlington Street, Camden to Pitt, 8 May 1805. 'I think it very material there should be a meeting of Cabinet previous to the discussion of the Catholic Question in the House of Lords.'
• 66. Queen Ann Street, Earl of Effingham to [Pitt], 9 May 1805. Originally enclosing 66(i).
• 66(i). Sheffield, Lieut. Col. Francis Fenton (Sheffield Volunteer Infantry) to Earl of Effingham, 2 May 1805. Presenting 'a few ideas' concerning the Volunteer Infantry.
• 67. 4 Gloucester Place, Portman Square, Edward P. Lyon to [Pitt], 11 May 1805. Confirming that he has understood Government policy concerning the protection of the West Indies under Admiral Cochrane.
• 68. Irish Office, N. Vansittart to [Pitt], without date. Originally enclosing 68(i-ii), concerning Mr. Giffard's dismissal.
• 68(i). Irish Office, unsigned (?Vansittart) copy letter ('Secret') to Lord Hardwicke, 2 May 1805. Concerning Giffard's dismissal 'from his Revenue employment', and expressing concern that dismissal 'would give him additional consequence as a martyr to the Protestant cause and occasion strong remarks both in and out of Parliament'.
• 68(ii). Irish Office, Vansittart to Lord Hardwicke, 3 May 1805. Copy letter ('Secret'), noting 'with much regret' that Giffard has received his dismissal.
• 68(iii). Dublin Castle, Lord Hardwicke to Rt. Hon. N. Vansittart, 6 May 1805. Concerning Giffard.
• 68(iv). Dublin Castle, A. Manden to N. Vansittart, 6 May 1805. Concering Giffard.
• 68(v). William Taylor to Alexander Manden, 6 May 1805. Taylor's statement of 'what passed between Mr. Giffard and me'.
• 68(vi-viii). Dublin Castle, Lord Hardwicke to Vansittart, 8 May 1805. Detailed account of Giffard's dismissal.
• 69. St James's Square, Bishop of London to Pitt, 16 May 1805.
• 70. Dublin, Sir R. Musgrave to Pitt, 18 May 1805. Concerning Giffard.
• 70(i). Cartoon (hand-coloured) concerning Giffard and Hardwicke: 'The Dog Out of Office'. Originally enclosed with 70.
• 71-71(iii). Fort William, Wellesley to Pitt, 18 May 1805. Concerning India.
• 72. Duke of Atholl to Pitt, 22 May 1805. Wishes to see Pitt concerning his 'Petition' which has now been favourably resolved.
• 73. Admiralty, Barham [Admiral Sir Charles Middleton] to [Pitt], 22 May 1805. Now 'beginning to consider the state of the fleet'.
• 74. N. Novossilzoff [Count Nicholas Novosiltsov] to [Pitt], 29 May 1805. Letter in French.
• 75. London, [Rt. Hon. John Lord] Rolle to Adams, 31 May 1805. Refers to the South Devon Regiment.
• 76. Admiralty, Barham to [Pitt], dated 'Saturday' only [1805]. Refers to Lord Nelson.
• 77. Teston, Barham to [Pitt], dated 'Sunday' only [1805]. Refers to 'five sail more' being despatched to the West Indies and asks if Lord Nelson should 'order as many of his ships home as can be spared to replace them'.
• 78. Grosvenor Street, Lord Rolle to Adams, 7 June 1805. Refers to South Devon Regiment in Ireland, and originally enclosing 78(i).
• 78(i). 'District Orders' (no date). Lieut. Gen. Tarleton testimonial: 'The Soldierlike appearance of the Shropshire the Carmarthen & the South Devon Regiments - their steadiness under arms & their precision in movement could not be surpassed by the most Veteran Battalions in the King's Army....'
• 78(ii). Lambeth Palace, Archbishop of Canterbury [Charles Manners-Sutton] to [?Pitt], 7 June 1805. Confirming he will attend a meeting as requested.
• 79-79(ii). Downing Street, Pitt to Novossillzoff [Novosiltsov], 7 June 1805. Copy letter, acknowledging receipt of Dispatches and a Treaty from St Petersburg, and discussing various points of detail, particularly Malta and Minorca. 'Some Naval Station in the Mediterranean is absolutely indispensible; but none can be found so desireable and secure as Malta. Notwithstanding this sentiment however ... if We could obtain the only substitute for Malta which We think could answer the purpose (namely Minorca) We are ready to overcome our Difficulties on this Point; but on any other ground the sacrifice is one to which We can not feel ourselves justified to consent. It has therefore been impossible to ratify that part of the 10th Article which relates to this subject....'
• 80. Hill Street, Lord Warwick to Pitt, 8 June 1805. Concerning the Navy's use of Warwick's 'soap'.
• 81. Downing Street, Lord Eliot to [Pitt], 9 June 1805. Concerning 'the disposal of about £3,000 surplus money belonging to a Trust Estate'.
• 82. Downing Street, [Sir] Charles Morgan to Pitt, 9 June 1805. Declining in health and wishing to resign as Judge Advocate General.
• 83. Downing Street, Pitt to Sir Charles Morgan, 11 June 1805. Copy letter, in reply to item 82 above.
• 84 and 84(ii) [there is no 84(i)]. Bedford Square, Robert Dallas to Pitt, 11 June 1805. Expressing his voting dilemma in the House on the impeachment of Lord Melville.
• 85. Downing Street, Pitt to Dallas, 11 June 1805. Copy letter in reply, allowing Dallas to abstain.
• 86. London, Lord Rolle to Pitt, 12 June 1805. Pleased to learn that the South Devon Regiment are to remain stationed at Bristol.
• 87. Bicton, Exeter, Lord Rolle to Pitt, 18 June 1805. Endorsed: 'requesting an appointment in favor of a Protegé of Lady Rolle, instead of another situation his Lordship had before asked'.
• 88. Buckden Palace, Bishop of Lincoln to [Pitt], 20 June, 1805. Informing Pitt that 'William Edward has again gained the Greek Ode Prize at Cambridge'; and other brief matters.
• 89. Scarborough, William Thurman (Master, H.M. Royal Navy) to Pitt, 23 June 1805. Seeking financial assistance following the death of his son (Lieut. Thurman) by Spanish musket when he serving on the Illustrious. Copied onto the same sheet, a letter from Capt Arthur Stransham to William Thurman, 3 February 1805, informing him of his son's death.
• 89(i). Navy Office, R. A. Nelson to William Thurman, 25 April 1805. Informing Thurman that he is not entitled to a 'Gratuity of 12 Months Wages' in respect of his son.
• 89(ii). H.M.S. Illustrious, [Lieut.] Thurman [son] to his father William Thurman, 9 January 1804. Letter written on the eve of his death.
• 89(iii). London, Ammanney & Druce to William Thurman, 18 May 1805. 'The Capture to which your late Son was entitled made by the Illustrious, for which only we are likely to have the immediate management having taken place before the Declaration of Hostilities becomes a Droit to the Crown; and it is very uncertain what Portion may be given to the Captors.'
• 90. Arlington Street, Camden to Pitt, 27 June 1805. Regarding Lord Sidmouth.
• 91. Endorsed: 'Mr Rose / 27 June 1805 / a concise account of Guernsey & Jersey supported by references to Authorities'.
• 92. Admiralty, Barham to [Pitt], 29 June 1805.
• 93. Admiralty, Barham to Pitt, 1 July 1805.
• 94. Fulham, Bishop of London to [Pitt], 2 July 1805. Soliciting support for the Curate's Bill.
• 95. Duke of Atholl to [Pitt], 3 July 1805. Regarding Isle of Man Bill, expecting delay tactics in the House.
• 96. London, [Pitt] to [?Leveson-Gower], 5 July 1805. Copy letter with a curtailed valediction. Concerning Treaty negotiations. 'I trust the discretionary Powers entrusted to you will enable you to proceed without delay on the important Mission in which you are employed.'
• 97. Symonds Inn Chancery Lane, J. A. Gilchrist to Pitt, 8 July 1805. Covering letter, enclosing 97(i), to which an answer is sought.
• 97(i). Symonds Inn Chancery Lane, J. A. Gilchrist to Pitt, 6 June 1805. Duplicate letter sent. Refers to 'great Systematic abuses that prevailed in the Navy', and to previous letters he has sent on the subject.
• 98. London, (?)21 July 1805. Statement by Lord Robert Fitzgerald (in the third person) concerning his diplomatic services on the continent (Lisbon). Seeking either the Irish Ribband or the Order of the Bath. (Two sheets retained with original pink ribbon.)
• 99. Hapleford Hall, John Borlase Warren to [Pitt], 9 July 1805. Seeking command of the Fleet at Cork.
• 100. Paris, 10 July [1805]. Copy document. Anonymous report from agent in Paris on the disposition of French forces.
• 101. Ashridge, Hemel Hempstead, Earl of Bridgewater to [Pitt], 17 July 1805. Invitation to meet at Two Waters.
• 102. Lambeth Palace, Archbishop of Canterbury to [Pitt], 17 July 1805. Requesting 'five minutes conversation'.
• 103. Downing Street, Pitt to the Marquiss Cornwallis, 17 July 1805. Copy letter. Bringing to his attention 'Lt. Col. Adams of the 25th Dragoons, who is just embarked for India, and for whom, on account of his Connections, I feel particularly interested.' The letter is endorsed, in pencil, by Adams: 'my Brother George'.
• 104. 27 Cork Street, Sir George Shee to Pitt, 19 July 1805. Giving some particulars of his service (Ordnance of Ireland) and claiming compensation previously promised by Sir Evan Nepean.
• 105. Bicton, Exeter, Lord Rolle to Pitt, 20 July 1805.
• 106. Fitzroy Square, Lord Dillon to Canning, 22 July 1805. Expressing thanks for presenting to Pitt his case for a Peerage.
• 107. Gibraltar, [ ] to M. Gen. Brownrigg, 22 July 1805. Signature obscure. Wishes to be relieved of command because of ill health. 'M. Gen. Drummond at present carries on the business perfectly well....'
• 108-108(i). Hanover Square, Marchioness of Downshire to Pitt, 23 July 1805. Document heading: 'The Marchioness of Downshire thinks it proper to state that she opposes Lord Castlereagh for the following reasons'.
• 109. Weymouth, W. Taylor to Pitt, 24 July 1805. On the King's health.
• 110. London, Selkirk to [Pitt], 25 July 1805. 'Representation by the Earl of Selkirk'. Seeking the promised recompense relating to his work for the Colonial Department, encouraging emigration from the Highlands to Upper Canada.
• 111-111(i). Bagham Abbey, Camden to Pitt, 25 July 1805. Regarding Mr. Watson and the Irish Office.
• 112. Black Rock, Fitzgerald to Rt. Hon. Sir E[van] Nepean, 27 July 1805.