Add MS 89036/3/1

The first two letters pre-date Adams's appointment:

• 1(i). St. Anne's Hill, Chertsey, 21 December 1794, C. J. Fox to John King, Secretary of State's Office, Whitehall. Fragment, final sheet only.
• 1(ii). Llyswen (Powys, Wales), 26 January 1799, John Thelwall to Portland. Concerning a parcel sent to Thelwall that was intercepted by someone producing a warrant authorised by Portland.
• 1(iii). General Post Office, 31 March 1807, Mr. Freeling to Adams. Concerning the franking of the Duke of Portland's letters.
• 2. 6 April 1807, Adams to the Margravine of Anspach. Draft letter. Confirming that that Portland has informed the King of their visit, and that Lord Mulgrave will be of assistance.
• 3. Bickham, 9 April 1807, Sir William Elford to Adams. Concerning his political support in Plymouth.
• 4. Bicton, Exeter, 10 April [1807], Lord Rolle to Adams. Political matters.
• 5. Bickham, 19 April 1807, Sir William Elford to Adams. Confirming his support.
• 6. Bickham, 25 April 1807, Sir William Elford to Adams. Concerning the Collectorship of Plymouth Customs.
• 7. Grosvenor Street, 26 April 1807, Lord Rolle to Adams.
• 7(i). Grosvenor Square, Harrowby to [Adams], 26 April 1807.
• 8. Plymouth, 27 April 1807, Sir William Elford to Adams. 'I have written to Lord Mulgrave soliciting his patronage - and I have suggested to him the propriety of intimating to the heads of the departments with all possible speed the candidates in whose favor Government interests itself....'
• 9. Plymouth, 29 April 1807, Sir William Elford to [Adams]. He cannot canvas properly until he knows who is to be supported with him.
• 10. Crosby Square, 29 April 1807, W[illiam] Wigram to Adams. Election: 'I remain stationary till I hear from Ross in Ireland, which I hope will be repressented by my Son in Law Mr. Tottenham or myself.'
• 11-11(i). Plymouth, 2 May 1807, Sir William Elford to Adams. Election matters.
• 12. [Plymouth], 'Wednesday' [1807], [Elford] to [Adams]. Election matters.
• 13. Burlington House, 3 May 1807, [Adams] to [Elford]. Draft letter, advising Elford to withdraw.
• 14-14(i), [Plymouth], 3 May [1807], Elford to Adams. Election matters.
• 15-15(i). [Plymouth], 4 May [1807], Elford to Adams. First portion of letter in another hand ('The upper portion of this is written by Jonathan as you will perceive').
• 16. [Plymouth], 'Monday midnight', 5 May 'by express' [1807], Elford to Adams. '... I have assembled my Friends & told them as it is of little consequence whether I am in Parliamement or no, but of infinite importance that administration shd not lose a Vote, I wish to retire in order to make room for an unexceptionable person, and have therefore propos'd Mr. Huskisson because it is necessary to mention one, whose high official situation renders him indubitably attach'd to the Government....'
• 17. Plymouth, 'Six o'clock Tuesday morn', 5 May 1807, 'by express', Elford to Adams. Crossed communication. Elford wishes he could have 'managed [his] retreat better'.
• 18-18(i). Plymouth, '5 o'clock Thursday' [7 May 1807], Elford to Adams. Election matters, with a list of Naval officers.
• 19. Stevenstone, 9 May 1807, Lord Rolle to Adams.
• 20. 14 May 1807, Portland to Adams.
• 21. Bulstrode, 18 May 1807, Portland to [Adams]. Various administration and diary details.
• 22. Kingsbridge, 27 May 1807, Elford to Adams. Plymouth election matters.
• 23. Sutton Hall near York, 31 May 1807, Charles Hoar Harland to Adams. 'I rejoice, and all the Friends of his Majesty & the present Government will rejoice, that Messrs. Lascelles & Wilberforce are likely to succeed in their Election for this County.' Refers also to the Duke of Richmond's support for a Baronetage. Includes a draft reply from Adams, dated 3 June 1807.
• 24. Cottesmore, 11 June 1807, Earl of Lonsdale to [Adams]. Concerning the Living of Laleham, and enclosing 24(i).
• 24(i). Chertsey, 8 June 1807, John Stonard to [Lonsdale]. Refers to Laleham, and also to the Living of Greenwich which Pitt had promised before he died.
• 25. London, 16 June 1807, Marquiss of Titchfield [Scott] to Adams. Concerning the appointment of Mr. Shelton (Customs).
• 26. Draft letter, 26 June 1807, Portland to The Speaker. Seeking permission for Adams to attend Commons debates 'in a Seat under the Gallery'.
• 27. Palace Yard, 27 June 1807, Charles Abbot (Speaker) to Portland. Declining Portland's request.
• 28. St. James's, 11 July 1807, William Dalrymple to [Adams]. Concerning a loan.
• 29. No. 1 Duchess Street, Portland Place, 3 August 1807, Lord Herbert W. Stuart to [Adams]. Expressing considerable gratitude.
• 30. Bulstrode, 7 August 1807, Portland to [Adams].
• 31. Bulstrode, 10 August 1807, Portland to Adams.
• 32. Bulstrode, 11 August [1807], Portland to Adams.
• 32(ii). Camelford House, 17 August 1807, Lord Wellesley to Portland. He may not be able 'to attend Captain Buller tomorrow in Downing Street'.
• 32(iii). Curzon St., 'Thursday' [?1807], Rev. G. Wellesley to [Adams]. Grateful to Portland for his 'promotion to St. Pauls'.
• 33. Horse Guards, 28 August 1807, Lieut. Col. Gordon to Adams. Concerning 'the claims of Mr. Holdsworth to be appointed to the vacant Government of Dartmouth'.
• 33(i). Draft reply by Adams to Gordon [29 August 1807].
• 34. Bulstrode, 7 September 1807, Portland to [Adams]. Enclosing a draft note to four recipients.
• 34(i) Bulstrode, 7 September 1807, Portland to William Windham, Grenville, Tierney, and Elphinstone. Originally enclosed with item 34. Refers to a further enclosure.
• 35. Agwell House, 7 September 1807, A. H. Holdsworth to Adams. Concerning the Government of Dartmouth (see item 33 above).
• 36. Bulstrode, 12 September 1807, Portland to [Adams]. Referring to correspondence to be attended to.
• 37. Bulstrode, 13 September 1807, Portland to [Adams]. Various tasks.
• 38. 14 September 1807, Portland to [Adams]. A brief note - wishes to see him when next 'in Town'.
• 39. 19 September 1807, Portland to [Adams].
• 40. Bicton, Exeter, 28 September 1807, Lord Rolle to [Adams].
• 41. Bulstrode, 2 October 1807, Portland to [Adams].
• 42. Bulstrode, 5 October 1807, Portland to [Adams].
• 43. Old Palace Yard, 6 October 1807, George Rose to [Adams].
• 44. Margate, 7 October 1807, Lord Herbert W. Stuart to Adams.
• 45. Bulstrode, 11 October 1807, Portland to [Adams].
• 46. Bulstrode, 12 October 1807, Portland to [Adams].
• 47. Bulstrode, 13 October 1807, Portland to [Adams].
• 48. Bulstrode, 16 October 1807, Portland to [Adams].
• 49. 20 October 1807, Portland to [Adams].
• 50. Welbeck [Abbey], 22 October 1807, Scott Titchfield to Adams. 'Can you inform me how Cadetships are obtained?'
• 51. Paper wrap-around originally enclosing 51(i), with note written on it by Adams [to Portland]: 'If I am right in supposing that Your Grace will not encourage this Lady's suit, perhaps you would authorise me to tell her so.'
• 51(i). St. James's Palace, 27 October 1807, Jane Porter to Adams. Concerning her brother, Capt. Ker Porter, who is seeking a Baronet.
• 52. 3 November 1807, Portland to [Adams].
• 53. Thoresby Park, Ollerton, Notts., 5 November 1807, A. Manvers (Countess) to [Adams]. Concerning Mr. Mills of the West Indies, seeking 'some Revenue Employment in the Islands'.
• 53(i). Whitehall, 7 November [1807], Capper to Adams, a brief note, on the verso of which is a draft reply from Adams to Countess Manvers, inviting Mr Mills to call upon him at Burlington House.
• 54. Bulstrode, 5 November 1807, Portland to [Adams]. Refers to 'the two Vacant Offices at Liverpool', to the Vacancy of the See of York, and other administrative matters. Informs Adams that he is correct in his judgement about Miss Porter's suit (item 51 above).
• 55. Chapel Street, Sheerness, Kent, franked 1807, William Jarman to the Duke of Portland. 'I the undermentioned have Invented a plan, of a plain and simple Construction which will save a Saving of one third the Expences which now attends the Navy....'
• 56. Dunira, [Perthshire], 6 November 1807, Melville [Henry Dundas] to [Adams]. Requests of Portland that Mr. Pocknell, 'an old and faithful servant', be promoted from his position in the Customs and be appointed as a Landwaiter.
• 56(i). 15 November 1807, draft reply from Portland to Melville, in Adams's hand: 'this is the first Vacancy of a Landing Waiter's place which has occurred during the Duke's Administration, and his List of applications for it is very numerous indeed', but he hopes 'to find an early opportunity of providing for Mr. Packnell'.
• 57. Pay Office, 13 November 1807, Charles Long to [Adams]. Concerning ecclesiastical appointments.
• 58. Bromley Hill, 17 November [1807], Charles Long to [Adams]. Further letter on appointments.
• 59. Bicton, Exeter, 19 November 1807, Rolle to [Adams].
• 60. Totnes, 24 November 1807, C. Farwell to Adams. Expressing thanks for his appointment as Inspecting Field Officer: 'I am going this morning to Bowden to thank your Father for the great exertions he has made to serve me.'
• 61. Long Ditton, 27 November 1807, Miss Porter to Adams. (See items 54 and 51 above.)
• 62. Pall Mall, [November 1807], Col. Wood to Adams. Concerned about the health of Portland (newspaper reports), and also referring to his Baronetage prospects.
• 62(i). Bulstrode, 30 November 1807, a draft reply in Adam's hand to Col. Wood on his prospects.
• 63. Belvoir Castle, 29 November 1807, Duke of Rutland to Adams. Concerning ecclesiastical appointments.
• 64. London, 2 December 1807, Col. Wood to Adams. Concerning his desire for a Baronetcy. Draft reply by Portland on the verso, indicating he can do no more than include Wood in 'the first Batch' of names to go before the King.
• 65. Treasury Chambers, 7 December 1807, W. Huskisson to Adams. 'I will take note of your Friend Michell, & your Relation Wills, and shall be very glad, should an occasion arise, to repair any injustice done to them in the arrangements of the late Govt.' Originally enclosing 65(i).
• 65(i). London, 25 November 1807, Lord Lovaine to Huskisson. Soliciting an appointment in the Customs for Mr. Boyd ('now a Landing Waiter').
• 66. Stratton Street, 11 December 1807, Maj. Gen. W[illiam] Dowdeswell to [Adams]. A Customs matter, requesting that a large case containing 'drawings' for his 'Private use' be admitted duty free.
• 67. Cottesmore, 22 December 1807, Earl of Lonsdale to [Adams]. Concerning ecclesiastical appointments, and originally enclosing related letters 67(i) and 67(ii) from John Stonard and from George Gretton.
• 67(i). Chertsey, 20 December 1807, John Stonard to [Lonsdale]. Concerning the Living of Boxley near Maidstone.
• 67(ii). George Gretton to [Lonsdale], [December 1807]. Hoping to succeed Dr. Lockman. 'I hear of so many candidates that I cannot postpone my request to you until Dr. L's Death.'
• 68. Bromley Hill, 30 December 1807, Charles Long to [Adams]. Writing on behalf of his brother who is seeking the Living of Pulham in Norfolk.