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Vol. XXXVI. Letters from Mr Symmer to Mr Mitchell. 1756-1763.

1. Friendly wishes for Mr M[itchell]’s success, health etc. Sailing of the Toulon Squadron for the siege of Port Mahon. Public occupation. Death of Mr M[itchell]’s “little friend Pierot”. Domestic detail relative to Mr M[itchell]’s house, cellar, etc. London, 27th April, 1756. Folio 1.

2. Loss of the despatches by Collins. Behaviour of Byng’s fleet in the Mediterranean. Relief of Port Mahon still hoped for. Officers sent out to the Fleet and Gibraltar. London, 18th June, 1756. Folio 3.

3. Collins’s hill, and inquiries respecting the theif who stole the despatches. Behaviour of Byng. Discontent of the city: Intelligence respecting Broderick’s ship, and admirals Hawke ad Saunders. Report of the embarkation of troops at Dunkirk. Whitehall, 9th July, 1756. Folio 5.

4. Surrender of Port Mahon. Still occupied with “the dastardly and unaccountable behaviour” of Byng. General indignation excited against him. A party of Dragoons sent to bring him from Portsmouth. Mr Symmer incloses a Pamphlet written against the Ministry “by that Incendiary Sh---re” [Shebbeare], London, 6th August, 1756. Folio 7.

5. Congratulations on Mr M[itchell]’s situation. State of England. Discontent of the people. A licentious Ballad sung about the streets. Libels and Pamphlets. Details of Byng’s behaviour. Trial of Fowks, and defence. State of the Ministry. London, 10th August, 1756. Folio 9.

6. Anxiety to hear news from the continent. – Sentiments expressed by the Jacobites of the King of Prussia. Disastrous news from America. Settlement of the Prince’s household. Matters seem tending towards an accommodation. London, October, 8th, 1756. Folio 12.

7. Resignation of Mr Fox. Court held at Kensington. Prince’s household, and other appointments. News of the Saxons having forced the Blockade. Private intelligence. London, 22nd October, 1756. Folio 14.

8. Resignation of the Duke of Newcastle. Difficulties of forming an Administration. A copy of Instructions from the County of York to their members is inclosed. London, 29th October, 1756. Folio 16.

9. Refusal of Pitt to act with Fox, and the latter’s secession. Terms offered by Mr Pitt to form a new Administration. London, 2nd November, 1756. Folio 18.

10. Negotiation between the D of Devonshire and Mr Pitt, and arrangements made for the Ministry. London, 9th November, 1756. Folio 20.

11. Settlement of the new Ministry. London, 12th November, 1756. Folio 22.

12. Sentiments of the people of the new Ministry. Elections. Mr Symmer is obliged to vacate his situation. Address of the house of Lords, to send for the Hanovarians. The motion not made in the House of Commons. Mallet’s Pamphlet of “The conduct of the late Administration impartially considered”. Whitehall, 7th December, 1756. Folio 24.

13. Reasons assigned by Lord Barrington for not writing to Mr Mitchell. Political situation of some of Mr M[itchell]’s friends. A Peerage obtained for Lord Hillsborough, by means of Mr Fox. Elections. Proceedings of Parliament. Mutiny act. Fox’s speech against sending away the Hanovarians, supported in, with regard to the ministry are involved in, with regard to the Foreign Troops. London, 17th-19th December, 1756. Folio 26.

14. Further particulars of Mr Symmer’s losing his Office. State of politics. Admiral Byng. The writers of the ‘Critical review’ Attack the King of Prussia. Domestic intelligence. Marriage of the Duchess of Gordon. Mr Burnet’s amour [London], 20th December, 1756. Folio 30.

15. Mr Pitt attacked by gout. Proceedings of Parliament. Two Regiments of Highlanders to be raised. Motives of Mr Fox’s resignation. Byng’s trial, and report he would be acquitted. Collins, the Messenger, is still suspended, and wishes Mr Mitchell to write in his behalf. London, January, 21st 1757. Folio 32.

16. Condemnation and sentence of Admiral Byng. Accounts circulated of the Trial. Letter from Mons[ieur]. Voltaire to Byng, inclosing one from the D. de Richelieu. London, 28th January, 1757. Folio 34.

17. Sentence of Byng. Remarks on the Act, on which it is founded. The determination is thrown on the King. The D[uke] of Newcastle is to support Mr Pitt in the House. Report of Lord Cathcart’s going to Russia. Private news. London, 1st February, 1757. Folio 36.

18. The fate of Byng still occupies every body. The King declares he will not interfere, but leave the Admiralty Board to proceed according as the Law directs. The twelve Judges are to be called on to give their opinion. Inquiry into the conduct of the late Administration talked of. Affecting account of a Lady named “Portia”, to whom Mr S[ymmer] was attached. London, 8th February, 1757. Folio 36.

19. Further details respecting Byng’s sentence. Examination of the members of the Court Martial in Parliament. London, 14th March, 1767. Folio 40.

20. No possibility of a reprieve for Byng. State of the Administration. Townsends attack on the late Ministry, with regard to the American contract. Mr Pitt confined again by the gout. London, 11th March, 1757. Folio 43.

21. Explanation why Mr Mitchell has not yet received a copy of Byng’s Trial. – On the same sheet of paper is a letter from Mr Murdoch to Mr Mitchell, informing him of Mr Fox having denied there was ever any intention to send British Troops into Germany. Different opinions of Mr Pitt’s being able to support the Administration. Mount Street, 22nd March, 1757. Folio 45.

22. Change of Ministry. London, 5th April, 1757. Folio 47.

23. Further detail on the change of Ministry. Delay of the D[uke] of Cumberland’s departure. Mount Street, 8th April, 1757. Folio 49.

24. Affairs are in the same situation. Inquiry into the late Ministry commences. Financial schemes. Depredations of the French. London, 19th April, 1757. Folio 51.

25. General intelligence. Increased price of bread. State of Parties. Report of Ch. Townsend having resigned. London, 22nd April, 1757. Folio 53.

26. Debate in the House, with regard to the loss of Minorca. New scheme of raising money. London, 26th April, 1757. Folio 55.

27. Settlement of the Ministry. Sailing of the Brest Fleet for America, and of Admiral Holborn from Cork. London 17th, May, 1757. Folio 57.

28. General joy diffused by the King of Prussia’s victory. Uncertain state of the Ministry. Passing of the Militia Bill. Motion for the Papers that were the foundation of the late inquiry. London, 27th May 1757. Folio 59.

29. Popularity of the King of Prussia. Arrangement of the Ministry. Demands of Mr Pitt. London, 3rd June, 1757. Folio 61.

30. Affairs are more unsettled than over. Mr Fox’s party is come in Resignation of Lord Holdernesse. The British settlemet in Bengal destroyed by the nabob of that District. London, 10th June, 1757. Folio 13.

31. The Ministerial arrangements again reversed, Particulars. London, 17th June, 1757. Folio 65.

32. The Ministry is at last settled, between the D[uke] of Newcastle and Mr Pitt. In a Postscript it is stated, that fresh difficulties have occurred. London, 21st June, 1757. Folio 67.

33. Coalition of Parties, and final settlement of the Ministry. The Imperial, Austrian, Modenese, and Tuscan Ministers have received orders to leave the Court. News of the Austrian Victory, and the siege of Prague being raised. London, 1st, July, 1757. Folio 69.

34. Apprehensions on account of the French face in America. Report of the embarkation of troops. Assertion of the Duke of Argyle, that the King of Prussia meant to reinforce the Army of observation. London, 15th July, 1757. Folio 71.

35. Tour with Mr Murdoch. Remarks on the situation of the King of Prussia. News from America. Hawkes’s Expedition. Convention between the Duke of Cumberland and Marshal Richelieu. London, 23rd September, 1757. Folio 73.

36. Reduction of the Island of Rhé, and capitulation of Rochelle. Retreat of the Russian Army, and report of a Victory over Soubise by, the King of Prussia. The Duke of Cumberland expected home hourly. London, 4th October, 1757. Folio 75.

37. The news from Sir Edward Hawke is contradicted. Domestic news. Pamphlet by Dr Scheaber against the Scotch authors of the Critical Review. Mr [David] Mallet’s “Eurydice”. Fulham, 6th October, 1757. Folio 77.

38. Failure of the secret Expedition detailed. The D of Cumberland is arrived. London, 14th October, 1757. Folio 79.

39. Low ebb of affairs in England. Victory of the King of Prussia, and wonderful effect it has produced on the people. No opposition to the Ministry expected. Inquiry into the conduct of the Generals on the late Expedition, and infavorable Report to the King. Ill humour of the Irish Parliament, with regard to the Persian List. London 22nd, November, 1757. Folio 81.

40. Probabilities that the King of Prussia will be supported by England, both by land and sea. Compliments on Mr Mitchell’s private character. His wish to be recalled. London, 25th November, 1757. Folio 83.

41. Motion for the Address in both Houses of Parliament. The Army of Observation is to be put in motion. Military appointments, particularly of Sir John Ligonier. The late Expedition. A Court Martial ordered on Sir John Mordaunt. Attentions paid to Captain Darcy by the King and Nobility. London, 2nd December, 1757. Folio 85.

42. Lord G. Sackville is to have the Lieutenancy of Ordnance. Trial of Sir John Mordaunt. Private intelligence. London, 8th December, 1757. Folio 87.

43. Victory of Lissa. Death of the Princess Caroline. The Report of the General Officers on Sir John Mordaunt is supposed to acquit him. It will be brought before the House. Lord London, Gen. Webb, and Lord Ch. Hay, are ordered home, and the command vested in Gen. Abercrombie. Fresh troops are to be sent, to renew the attack on Louisbourgh. Private news. London, 30th December, 1757. Folio 89.

44. Mr Pitt’s motion in the house for £100, 000 to carry on the war in Germany. His popularity. Case of the Generals of the late Expedition. Lord Hyde is to succeed Sir B. Keene at Madrid. Domestic intelligence. London 25th January, 1758. Folio 91.

45. Comparison of the Campaigns of the Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene, with the King of Prussia’s. Proposals of some kind sent to his Prussian Majesty Lord Hyde is not going to Spain. Doctor Hansey taken into custody, for carrying on a treasonable correspondence, and Dr Sheabare, for a seditions libel. Domestic intelligence. London, 17th February, 1758. Folio 93.

46. Report of Mr Mitchell’s recall, and General Yorke to occupy his palce. Friendly advice. Captain Darcy goes as Aid-du-camp to Gen. Amherst. London, 27th February, 1758. Folio 95.

47. Inclosing some medals of the King of Prussia executed in London (by Pinchbeck) with a reverse given by Lady Irwin, and a head of the same Hero by M. Gossette. Spirits of the nation, at the success at St Malo. Favorable aspect of affairs in America. Domestic intelligence. London, 23rd June, 1758. Folio 97.

48. Recommending Mr Abeuromby to Mr Mitchell. News from America. Another Expedition preparing, and the Command given to General Blyth [Bligh]. Prince Edward goes a volunteer in the Naval Service. Reprieve of Mr Hensey. Private news. Report of the Siege of Olmutz [Olomouc] being raised. London, 20th July, 1758. Folio 99.

49. Congratulations on the King of Prussia’s victory, and Mr M’s safety. Advantage gained by Prince Ferdinand over the French. Capture of Louisbourg. The new expedition. Dissatisfaction with the Gazette. The affair of Mr M[itchell]’s recall. London, 12th September, 1758. Folio 102.

50. (Inclosure). A friendly letter from Mr Murdoch to Mr Symmer, with a Postscript added by Mr Symmer. Stradishall, 22nd September, 1758. Folio 105.

51. Inquiries after Mr M[itchell]’s health. General Abercrombie’s behaviour in America, and General B—e’s in the descent on Brittany. State of the Finances of France. Affairs at home. 6th October, 1758. Folio 106.

52. Unfortunate affair of the 14th, and loss of Marshal Keith. Sentiments on the King of Prussia’s fall. Success on America. Behaviour of Abercromby. Troops destined for the West Indies. Engagement of Admiral Boscawen with the French. Death of the D of Marlborough. Reports and circumstances relative to Mr Mitchell’s recall. A “puppy bitch” sent for by Lord Brooke. London, 31st October, 1758. Folio 108.

53. The late affair of St Cas. Success in America. Engagement of Boscawen with the French Fleet. Mode of raising Money by the Ministry. London, 7th November, 1758. Folio 111.

54. Indisposition of the King. False report of his Majesty’s death. Opposition making to Mr Mitchell’s Election. Prorogation of Parliament. London, 17th November, 1758. Folio113.

55. Proceedings in the House of Commons on the Motion of the address to the Crowns. Sum of Money to be raised. Mr Mitchell’s Scotch Boroughs. London, 24th November, 1758. Folio 115.

56. Congratulations on the close of the Campaign in Saxony. The King’s Approbation of Mr Mitchell. Plan of opposition against him in the Scotch Boroughs. State of the Ministry. Difference between Lord London and Lord Ch. Hay. London, 8th December, 1758. Folio 117.

57. Still on the subject of Mr M’s Election. General news, foreign and domestic. London, 5th January, 1759. Folio 119.

58. Capture of Goree. Report of M. Bussy having arrived, to treat about a Cartel. The King intends to pardon Lord Marshal. Scotch Election. Intended marriage of the Duchess of Hamilton to Colonel Campbell. Proceedings in the House of Commons, relative to the raising of supplies. London, 2nd February, 1759. Folio 121.

59. General state of affairs. Canvassing for Elections in Scotland. London, 9th February, 1759. Folio 124.

60. Inclosing a Poem ascribed to Soame Jenyngs. First payment of the Loan. Generals Wolfe and Townsend set out for Portsmouth. Private News. London, 13th February, 1759. Folio 126.

61. Steps taken with regard to Mr Mitchell’s Election. Reply to Soame Jenyngs. Taxes proposed to be laid. State of the loan, and of stocks. Extraordinary reception of Robertson’s History of Scotland. Court Martial of Colonel Cary. London, 27th February, 1759. Folio 127.

62. Account of proceedings in the West Indies. Taxes imposed. Exportation of Corn. The Chancellor of the Exchequer accused in the House, of procrastination, in the manner of fixing the Funds. Report of the King of Spain’s death. London 13th March, 1759. Folio 129.

63. Resolution of the Ministry to secure Mr M[itchell] in his Election. Success at sea. Remonstrance of the Dutch against the seirsure of their ships by British Privateers; and decision in their favor by the Lords Commissioners of appeal. Domestic intelligence. London, 6th April, 1759. Folio 131.

64. General state of affairs. Proceedings in the West Indies. Mr M’s Election. News from America. London, 11th May, 1759. Folio 133.

65. (Inclosure). Copy of an application from the town of Elgin, on the score of a Presentation. Elgin, April, 16th 1759. Folio 135.

66. (Inclosure). London Chronicle for 1759. Containing [David] Mallet’s Poem entitled “Cupid and Hymen”.

67. On allusions of a private nature in Mr M[itchell]’s letters. Debate in the House of Commons on the Bill for an Augmentation of the Judges salaries. Alarm occasioned by a report of the French intending to invade England or Ireland. Death of General Forbes. Private anecdotes of the intended marraiges of Lord Waldegrave, and Lord Weymouth. Pecuniary affairs etc. Johnson’s Rasselas is inclosed. London, 18th May, 1759. Folio 137.

68. Congratulations on the conquest of Guadeloupe. Satisfaction of the King. General Barrington ordered home to recruit. Value of the island. Notice of Clarendon’s History presented to the King of Prussia, by the University of Oxford. Hort’s Gustaves adolphus. “Le soldat Suede”. London 15th, June, 1759. Folio 141.

69. Preparations to resist the invasion of the French. Bombardment of Havre de Grace. American news. Private intelligence. London, 13th July, 1759. Folio 147.

70. Victory of Prince Ferdinand, advantages over the French. Unfavorable situation of the King of Prussia. State of political affairs. Report concerning the behaviour of Lord G. Sackville at the Battle of Minden. Ballads and Pamphlets on the subject. London 15th September, 1759. Folio 145.

71. Great success in America. Death of General Wolff. Private News. Mr Mitchell is talked of as the successor to the Governorship of Jamaica. London, 26th October, 1759. Folio 143.

72. Situation of the King of Prussia. Engagement between some troops of Prince Henry and Marshal Dann. Congratulations on My Mitchell’s additional title of Envoy Extraordinary, and Plenipotentiary. Behaviour of Lord G[eorge]. Sackville. Report of favourable offers of Peace made by the French. Proceedings in the House of Commons. London, 13th November, 1759. Folio 149.

73. Victory over the French in Quiberon Bay. Interesting particulars. London, 30th November, 1759. Folio 152.

74. More favorable prospect of affairs on the continent. Subscription for the supplies, and state of stocks. Lord G[eorge]. Sackville. Creation of Lord Brooke to be Earl of Warwick. Mr Symmer’s discoveries in Electricity. London 8th January, 1760. Folio 155.

75. Court Martials on Lord Ch. Hay, and Lord G[eorge]. Sackville. London 1st February, 1760. Folio 157.

76. Mr M[itchell]’s presents of snuff boxes. Conjectures, in relation to the Ministers for the future Congress. General measures. Trials of Lord C. Hay, Lord Fevers, and Lord G[eorge]. Sackville. Account of Mr Symmer’s Electrical Experiments and Discoveries. His intended marriage to Miss Ross. London, 12th February, 1760. Folio 159.

77. Case on which Sir Edward Wilmot had been consulted by Mr Mitchell. (see vol. LV folio 58). Hints relative to the Red Ribbon. State of affairs on the Continent. Appearance of Thurot’s Squadron of Islay, and occupation of Carrickfergus by them. Lord Ch. Hay’s and Lord G[eorge]. Sackvilles Trials. Marriage of Mr Symmer. London 29th February, 1760. Folio 163.

78. Still on the Trial of the above two noblemen. London 8th April, 1760. Folio 166.

79. Friendly expressions of regard. Seulence of Lord G[eorge]. Sackville. Trial of Lord Ferrers, and accident in the house by one of the lodges taking fire. Report of sending troops to Germany. Death of Colonel Cramp[?]. Colonel Oughton. Mr Symmer’s marriage, and Papers on Electricity. General private news. London 25th April, 1760. Folio 168.

80. Pamphlets on the subject, whether Canada or Gaudalope should be given up, in consequence of the ensuing treaty of Peace. “The Letter to the two great men” was written by Dr Douglas, the ‘Remark’s’ by the Agent for Gaudaloupe, and the third by Dr Franklin. An answer to Franklin was written by Dr Tucker of Bristol. Character of [Laurence] Sterne’s [The Life and Opinions of] ‘Tristram Shandy’, “a mad Book, wrote by a mad Parson”. Death of the Prince of Anhalt Dessau (whose case has been transmitted by Mr Mitchell to Sir E. Wilmot). Captain Keith. Raising of supplies for the year. Behaviour of Lord Denbigh and Mr Greathead. London, 13th May, 1760. Folio 172. Inclosed is a short note from Dr Lewis, requeasting Mr Gellet’s acceptance of two oz. of platina. Kingston on Thames, 12th May, 1760. Folio 176.

81. Audience had of the King by the Spanish Ambassador. Magnificent appearance the Condé de Fuentes is to make. Lord Halifax’s intended marriage is broken off. Lord [George] Lyttleton’s “Dialogues of the Dead”. London, 27th May, 1760. Folio 177.

82. Private news. Pecuniary affairs. London, 13th June, 1760. Folio 179.

83. Mr Symmer sends copies of his Papers on Electricity to Mr Mitchell; one of which is to be presented to the King of Prussia. Explanation of them. London, 19th June, 1760. Folio 182.

84. (Inclosure). Copy of Mr Symmer’s Letter to the Abbe’ Nollet. Sending him a copy of the Papers on Electricity. London, 16th June, 1760. Folio 184.

85. Advantage gained by the French in Canada. Conflicting opinions relative to Quebec’s holding out. Will of the late Lord Ch. Hay. London, 20th June, 1760. Folio 187.

86. Raising of the siege of Quebec. Good news from the East Indies. Colonel Clive’s riches. Impatience for news. London, 15th July, 1760. Folio 189.

87. From Mrs Symmer to Mr Mitchell. Expressive of her esteem. London, 18th July, 1760. Folio 191.

88. From Mr Symmer to the same. Mr Mitchell’s ill health. Behaviour of Lord G[eorge]. Sackville on receiving his sentence. Mr Asgill’s Pamphlet in his favour. Success in the East Indies. London. 18th July, 1760. Folio 193.

89. Remarks on the horrors of war. Private anecdotes and intelligence. London, 22nd August, 1760. Folio 195.

90. Congratulations on the Victory of Leignitz. Successes of Colonel Coote in the East Indies. News from America. Ham Common, 25th September, 1760. Folio 197.

91. Friendly expressions Mr Mitchell’s recovery of his health. State of affairs in Germany and Silesia. Unanimity of the Ministry. Richmond Hill, 9th October, 1760. Folio 199.

92. News of the King of Prussia’s victory over Marshal Dann. Succession of His Majesty George III and popularity. Measures the King intends to pursue. Expedition preparing. Pamphlet intitled “Considerations on the war in Germany”. London, 28th November, 1760. Folio 201.

93. Sentiments of the people on the war in Germany. Proceedings in the House of Commons. Change to be made in the Representation of the Scotch Peers. The Expedition is countermanded. False report of a plot to assassinate the King. London, 19th December, 1760. Folio 203.

94. State of the Ministry. Difficulties of the war, and of the new Parliament of Ireland. Projected creation of Peers. Other changes. Lord Marshall’s affair carried in the House. New expedition against one of the Southern Colonies of France. Ill success of Mr Mitchell’s Lottery tickets. London, 16th January, 1761. Folio 205.

95. Great difficulty felt, in keeping up the war in Germany. Hints to Mr Mitchell respecting an application to Lord Bute. Property acquired by his Lordship by the death of Mr Wostley. London, 30th January, 1761. Folio 208.

96. Affairs of Lord Marshall. Further account of Lord Bute’s acquired property, and Lady Mary Wostley’s claims. The Author of the “Considerations [of the Present German War”, etc. is a Mr [Israel] Mauduit. Remarks on his work. Answer to it intitled “Reasons in support of the war” etc. Reports of treachery on the part of the Commissiaries, in their high demands for forage etc. The affair of Ireland, and the Money Bill is come over. The Expedition is to Sail in March. London, 3rd February, 1761. Folio 210.

97. The persons alluded to in a former letter, as having rendered assistance in writing the “Considerations [of the Present German War” etc, are Lord Hardwick, and his connexions. The “lead weight” is the expense of war, and 120 millions are now owing. Changes in Ministerial appointments. Changes in the Irish and Scotch Peerage. Promotion of Knights of the Bath to take place. Hints to Mr Mitchell on the mode of obtaining a Ribbon. Mr [Robert] Symmer’s Papers on Electricity. Mr Murdoch has written a short life of Thomson, to be prefixed to an Edition of his works by Millar, to defray the expensesof a monument. Remarks on it. [London], 27th February, 1761. Folio 212.

98. Coalition of Lord Bute and Mr Pitt. List of Places, as supposed to be fixed. Persons named for the Red Ribbons. London, 17th March, 1761. Folio 215.

99. Friendly wishes for the establishment of Mr Mitchell’s health. Still on the changes and appointments by the Ministry. The Preliminaries of Peace signed. Double marriage agreed on between the Courts of Great Britain and Wolfenbuttle. Sailing of the Expedition. Mr [Robert] Symmer’s Papers on Electricity. London, 7th April, 1761. Folio 219.

100. Expedition against Belleisle. Plenipotentiaries to the Congress. Reports relative to the King’s marriage disavowed. London, 10th April, 1761. Folio 222.

101. Intended visit of Mr and Mrs Symmer to Scotland. Letter from the Abbé Nollet on Mr S[ymmer]’s Electrical discoveries. Accounts from Belleisle. Success in the East Indies. London, 15th May, 1761. Folio 224.

102. Severe illness of Mr Symmer. Remarks on the discouragement experienced from Ministers by Mr Mitchell. Experiments in Electricity. London 26th June, 1761. Folio 226.

103. Account of Mr [Robert] Symmer’s journey. His Electrical experiments, and explanation of the terms “Positive” and “negative”. An Extract from the Abbé Nollet’s Letter is inclosed. Carlisle, 10th July, 1761. Folio 229.

104. (Inclosure). Extract d’une Lettre de M. L’Abbé Nollet à Mons. Symmer. Remarks on Mr S[ymmer]’s Electrical experiments. 28th February, 1761. Folio 231.

105. Expressive of deep concern at Mr Mitchell’s illness. Account of Mr S[ymmer]’s own health. Balkaill, 28th August, 1761. Folio 232.

106. On the same subject, written in the same friendly strain. Account of their journey. Dr [William] Robertson’s “History of Charles the Fifth”. Edinburgh, 21st October, 1761. Folio 234.

107. On the same subject. Mr Mitchell appointed Executor to Mr Symmer’s Will. State of public affairs. Proceedings in the House, and speech of the late Minister (Mr Pitt). Rupture with Spain unavoidable. Private news. Changes in the Administration. London, 20th November, 1761. Folio 238.

108. General state of Politics on the German war. Pamphlet by the Author of the “Considerations” etc. (Mr Manduit) intitled “Occassional Reflexions” etc. being a Sequel to it/ Proceedings in the House on this question. Strangers are excluded from the House, occasioned by so many ladies coming. London, 11th December, 1761. Folio 242.

109. Different interests of different parties. Report of the capture of a number of Spanish Ships. The Spaniards are said to have declared war. London, 25th December, 1761. Folio 244.

110. Declaration of the Spanish Minister. Alarm felt by the Merchants. Sentiments of the Public. London, 1st January, 1762. Folio 246.

111. Assistance to be given to Portugal. Report that the troops in Germany are to be withdrawn, Wishes of the Queen with regard to a Berlin Almanach. Furious Tempest. London, 12th January, 1762. Folio 248.

112. Mr [Robert] Symmer wishes Mr Mitchell to send a statement of his case to Dr Pringle. Account of the Empress of Russia’s death. State of Public affairs. Mr Pitt’s loss of power. Colonel Barrie’s abuse of that Minister in the House. A Spanish ship laden with treasure taken by one of Admiral Sander’s fleet. Lord Albemarle’s Expedition is carrying on with expedition. Lord Bute loses his cause in the House of Lords, relative to Mr Wostley’s Will. Thomson’s monument. London 29th January, 1762. Folio 250.

113. Rise of Stocks on the news of the Czarina’s death. Mr Mitchell’s case, as stated to Dr Pringle. The D[uke] of Bedford’s motion for the recall of the British Troops. Debate on the occasion, A Division. London, 9th February, 1762. Folio 253.

114. State of Public feeling. Protest on the D[uke] of Bedford’s motion. The Spanish papers produced in Parliament. Lord Albemarle’s Expedition ready to sail. Elopement of Lord Pembroke with Miss Orby Hunter. London 23rd February, 1762. Folio 256.

115. Thomson’s Monument. Dr Pringle’s opinion of Mr Mitchell’s case. Speculations on affairs in the North. Landing of Troops at Martinico, to reinforce which, Lord Albemarle’s Expedition is destined. Lord Egremont has had a dangerous attack of apoplexy. Illness of Lord Anson. General private intelligence. London, 19th March, 1762. Folio 268. (Annexed is a slip of a Newspaper, containing the Postscript of one of the King of Prussia’s Letters to Mr Mitchell).

116. Conquest of martinico. Mr Pitt’s friends ascribe the glory of it to him, as the framer of it. Reports of Ministerial changes. London, 26th March, 1762. Folio 260.

117. Private commissions from Mr M. Recovery of Lords Egremont and Anson. London, 30th March, 1762. Folio 262.

118. Private precuniary affairs. Riots in Ireland. Reports relative to the war in Germany and Portugal. Secret negotiation carrying on wth France. Sir Edward Hawke to go out with a fleet, and the D[uke] of York to hoist his flag in it, as Rear Admiral. Purchase of Buckingham House by the King. Creation of Peers. London, 23rd April, 1761. Folio 264.

119. Prevalence of an epidemic complaint. Friendly advice to Mr Mitchell. Divisions in the Ministry. The Expedition to Portugal, ordered to sail. London, 4th May, 1762. Folio 266.

120. Proceedings in Parliament on the King’s message, and the war in Portugal. Divisions in the Cabinet. London 14th May, 1762. Folio 268.

121. Resignation of the D[uke] of Newcastle. Lord Bute success as head of the Treasury. Subordinate changes. London 21st May 1762. Folio 270.

122. Mr Mitchell’s state of health. Levee held by Lord Bute. Opposition writers. Death of Lord Anson. Politics on foreign affairs. The King ill of the ‘influenza’. Marriage of Lord Wawricks daughter. London, 18th June, 1762.

123. Paper war continued. More changes, Junction of the fleet and troops at Hispanola. Intended descent on Havannah. London, 29th June, 1762. Folio 274.

124. State of Politics. Support of Portugal. Attack on the French and Spanish possessions in the West Indies, and at the same time. Peace with those Powers. Descent of the French at Newfoundland. London, 20th July, 1762. Folio 276.

125. Revolution in Russia. Report of a speedy Peace with France. Political changes talked of. Pamphlet writers, Wilks, Murphy, and Churchill. Death of Lord Melcomb. Pensions given to Dr Thomson and Dr Johnson. London, 30th July, 1762. Folio 278.

126. Birth of the Prince of Wales. Treasure taken from the enemy. Expected capture os Havannah. Peace with France still talked of. The D[uke] of Bedford to go as ambassador. General intelligence. London, 20th August, 1762. Folio 280.

127. Prosperous state of the King of Prussia’s affairs in Silesia. Forwardness of the Peace arrangements for the reception of the French ambassador. State of Politics. Johnson’s pension. London, 31st August, 1762. Folio 282.

128. General state of affairs and of Politics. The Author of the infamous and obscene prints circulated, is Mons. M~~. Departure of the D[uke] of Bedford. London, 10th September, 1762. Folio 284.

129. (Inclosure). A note from Lord Northumberland to Mr Mitchell, requesting him to procure for his Lordship some Silesian Pinetree seeds. Syon, 4th September, 1762. Folio 286.

130. Pamphlet intitled “The Libery of the Press”. Humourous print of [William] Hogarth’s. London, 14th September, 1762. Folio 287.

131. Capture of Havannah. State of Politics. Periodical Papers. London, 1st October, 1762. Folio 289.

132. Ministerial changes. Pamphleteering. London, 15th October, 1762. Folio 291.

133. Privaget details of the birth and christening of Mr [Robert] Symmer’s child, and of his fortune. Ealing Farm, 25th October, 1762. Folio 293.

134. Resignations of the D[uke] of Devonshire, and Lord G. Cavendish. State of Politics. Proceedings of Lord Hillsborough in Ireland, relative to the Linen Manufacture. London, 2nd November, 1762. Folio 295.

135. Signature of the Preliminaries of Peace. Terms of Treaty. Domestic Politics. London, 5th November, 1762. Folio 297.

136. Further particulars relative to the Preliminaries of Peace. The Treaty will meet with opposition in both Houses of Parliament. London, 9th November, 1762. Folio 299.

137. A Memorial presented by Mons. Knyphausen has given great dissatisfaction, and he is to leave the Court. State of Parties. Nominations to the vacant places. London, 19th November, 1762. Folio 301.

138. Arrival of the Preliminaries, with full ratifications. The Proclamation of Peace is to follow immediately. Speech from the Throne, and Address of the House of Lords. Proceedings in the House of Commons. State of the Opposition. Lord Bute insulted by the mob. London, 29th November, 1762. Folio 303.

139. State of Mr Mitchell’s and Mr [Robert] Symmer’s health. Division in the House of Commons on the day the Preliminaries were taken into consideration; and weakness of the opposition. The Newcastle party will be all turned out. Low state of the Duke of N[ewcastle] himself. News of Admiral Keppel’s having captured a French fleet. London, 31st December, 1762. Folio 305.

140. On private pecuniary affairs. London, 17th January, 1763. Folio 307.

141. Mr M[itchell]’s presents of Almando to the Queen etc. State of the Oppostion, and the House of York. Further particulars of the proceedings in the House of Commons on a late occasion. Reduction of the Army. London, 21st January, 1763. Folio 309.

142. Still on the subject of Health. Departure of Mons. Knyphausen. Reduction of the Army. Changes in the Customs and other branches. Mr [Israel] Mallet’s sinecure. Tragedy of of Elvira. Private news. London, 8th February, 1763. Folio 311.

143. State of health. Prospect of Peace in the North. Military establishment. Arrangement of Civil employments. Motion for a Commission to inquire into the expenses of the late war. Private affairs. London, 25th February, 1763. Folio 313.

144. Mr [Robert] Symmer’s ill state of health. Resgination of Lord Bute. Inclosed is a list of the changes, written by another hand to Mr S[ymmer]. Turnham Green, 11-12th April, 1763. Folio 315.

145. From Colonel Oughton (Mr Symmer’s Brother in Law) to Mr Mitchell. State of Mr Symmer’s health. General posture of affairs. Bolton st, 10th May, 1763. Folio 318.

146. From the same to the same. Death of Mr Symmer. Bolton st, Piccadilly, 20th June, 1763. Folio 321.

147. From the same to the same. Particulars relative to Mr Symmer’s accounts. Divisions in the Government. Distrubances in Ireland. Bolton St. 25th July, 1763. Folio 323.

148. Copy of Mr Symmer’s Will, dated at Turnham Green, 18th April, 1763, with a Codicill, dated at London, 12th May, 1763. Folio 325.