Preparations for proclaiming the peace. Lady Cadogan--567

264. TO George Montagu, Esq. Oct. 20--568

265. To Sir Horace Mann, Oct. 24.-Adventure of Milord Richard
Onslow. Character of lord Walpole. Unpopularity, of the peace.
Death of old Tom Walker--569

266. To the same, Dec. 2.-The King's return. Prospects of a
stormy session. League Of the tories with the Prince's party.
Bon-mots of Mr. Chute. The Opera. Pertici. Lord Marchmont and
Hume Campbell. Treason at Oxford--570

267. To the same, Dec. 11.-Imprisonment of the young Pretender
at Vincennes. Death of the proud Duke of Somerset; his will.
Bon-mot of John Stanhope. hogarth at Calais--571

268. To the same, Dec. 26.-Improvements at Strawberry Hill.
Diplomatic movements. Old Somerset's will. Trial of the
Vice-Chancellor of Oxford.Story of sir William Burdett--574




PREFACE.



The letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford, as hitherto
published, have consisted of,-