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Vol XXXI. Letters from Lord Barrington to Mr (subsequently, Sir Andrew) Mitchell, 1756-1770.

1. Account of Byng’s Action in the Meditteranean, condemming the conduct of the Admiral. Sir Edward Hawke sent out to supersede him; and Lord Tyrawley to supersede Gen[eral] Fowke. The siege of St Phillip’s expected to hold out. The Duke of Cumberland’s plan of defence “It is determined to make some severe examples”. Cavendish Square, 24th June, 1756. Folio 1.

2. Relation of the ministerial proceedings and changes in the summer and autumn, and then present situation with some notices of public events, particularly Byng’s trial, departure of the Hanover forces, etc. Beckett, 28th December, 1756. Folio 5.

3. Situation of the country and Ministry. Naval reputation. Cavendish Square, 4th December, 1757. Folio 11.

4. A friendly letter written on Mr Mitchell’s recall, advising him to keep his temper. Cavendish Square, 14th March, 1758. Folio 13.

5. Commission given to Marshal Keith’s nephew. News expected from the Army. Cavendish Square, 13th June, 1758. Folio 15.

6. Death of Marshall Keith regretted by the King. Leave of absence to his nephew. Mr Mitchell’s Election. Captain Austruther. Cavendish Square, 16th November, 1758. Folio 17.

7. Appointment of Ensign Keith to the Guards. Mr Mitchell’s Election Health of the King. Cavendish Square, 2nd February, 1759. Folio 19.8. Commission given to Mr Burnet. Union of the Ministry, and of the people. Lord Barrington’s brother has the 8th Regiment given him by the King. Cavendish Square, 14th January, 1760. Folio 21.

9. Appointment of Ensign Inne’s to a Lieutenancy. Cavendish Square, 29th June, 1760. Folio 25.

10. On Mr Mitchell’s election, and assurances of favour from the Duke of Newcastle with respect to Mr Mitchell’s being made Knight of the Bath. Minute panegyrie of the King. State of the Ministry, and distinction shewn to the Duke of Newcastle. Cavendish Square, 5th January, 1761. Folio 27.

11. The Ribbons have been given away, and Mr Mitchell has not one of them. Provision made for the Lord Holdernesse. Lord B[arrginston]’s own appointment as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Cavendish Square, 23rd March, 1761. Folio 29.

12. Resignation of Mr Pitt. Difference of opinion in the Cabinet with regard to Spain. Lord B[arrington]’s wish to retire. Cavendish Square, 5th October, 1761. Folio 31.

13. Lady Hester Pitt created a Peeress. Grant to Mr Pitt. Other Ministerial arrangements with regard to Lord Temple, Lord Egremont, and Mr Grenville. A friendly Postscript is addressed in the hand writing of Lord Hillsborough. Cavendish Square, 9th October, 1761. Folio 33.

14. Exertions of His Lordship respecting Mr Mitchell’s election. Congratulations on the Czarnia’s death. Union of the Administratio. Cavendish Square, 4th March, 1762. Folio 35.

15. Arrangement of the new Administration. Account of what passed at the last audience held by the King by the Duke of Newcastle. Cavendish Square, 1st June. 1762. Folio 37.

16. Commission made out for Mr Ragg, at Mr Mitchell’s request. Lord Hillsborough’s popularity in Ireland. Peace on the point of being concluded. Cavendish Square, 16th September, 1762. Folio 39.

17. State of Parties, and votes of the Opposition against the Peace. Mr Pitt came to the House on Crutches, and spoke for three hours and upwards. Sentiments of Lord B[arrington]. Cavendish Square, 13th December, 1762. Folio 41.

18. Sentiments of the Country on the Peace. Regret at the part taken by the D[uke] of Newcastle, and the removal of his friends. Cavendish Square, 18th January, 1763. Folio 43.

19. Resignation of Lord Bute, and his motives. Formation of the Ministry. Cavendish Square, 11th April, 1763. Folio 45.

20. Still on the Ministerial arrangements. Cavendish Square, 19th April, 1763. Folio 47.

21. Lord Halifax has obtained £2400 for Mr Mitchell, and the King’s leave to drink the waters. Proceedings of Wilkes and the mob. Cavendish Square, 13th May, 1763. Folio 49.

22. Sudden death of Lord Egremont. Cavendish Square, 22nd August, 1763. Folio 51.

23. Mr Pitt’s audience of the King. All treaty is at end, and the King considers his demands unreasonable. Cavendish Square, 39th August, 1763. Folio 53.

24. Proceedings of Parliament on the subject of Wilkes. Duel of Wilkes with Sam. Martin. Address of the House on the King’s Speech. Sentiments of Mr Pitt. Cavendish Square, 17th November, 1763. Folio 55.

25. Leave of absence cannot at present be granted to Mr Mitchell by the Minister. The Duke of Newcastle. Cavendish Square, 12th January, 1764. Folio 59.

26. Reception of Baron Coccei by the King. Strength of Government. Flight of Wilkes. Cavendish Square, 30th January, 1764. Folio 61.

27. Divisions in Parliament respecting General Warrants, and the arrest of Wilkes. Cavendish Square, 26th February, 1764. Folio 63.

28. Recall of Michel, The Prussian Minister, and of Count Woronzow. State of the Administration. Cavendish Square, 17th May, 1764. Folio 65.

29. Appointment procured for Mr McLoughlin. Lord Sandwich does not object to Mr Mitchell’s taking leave of absence on the arrival of the new Prussian Minister. Cavendish Square, 27th May, 1764. Folio 67.

30. Leave of absence sent to Mr Mitchell. General intelligence. Cavendish Square, 4th July, 1764. Folio 69.

31. New appointments made by the Crown. History of the change. Mr Stanley’s embassy. Cavendish Square, 31st July, 1766. Folio 71.

32. Changes in the Administration. Acquisitions made by the East India Company. Cavendish Square, 14th December, 1766. Folio 73.

33. Lord B[arrington] has given up the whole of his military patronage to Lord Granby, the Commander in chief, from principle. Beckett, 9th July, 1768. Folio 75.

34. Remarks on the promotion of Lieutenant Lyon. Cavendish Square, 5th June, 1769. Folio 77.

35. The Bishop of Llandaff, his Lordship’s brother, wishes Sir A[ndrew]. Mitchell’s assistance in procuring some books. Remarks on the Ministry. Cavendish Square, April, 24th, 1770. Folio 79.

36. General state of affairs in England. Cavendish Square, 10th January, 1771. Folio 81.