206. To the same, Dec. 16.-Illness of Sir Horace's brother. The
Hessian troops. Breach between Fox and Pitt.-354

207. To the same, Dec. 23.-Death of Sir Horace's brother.-356



1757.

208. To Sir Horace Mann, Jan. 8.-Party squabbles. The "Test"
and "Contest." Dr. Shebbeare's "Monitor." Death of King
Theodore.-356

209. To the same, Jan. 17.-The King and Mr. Pitt. Damien's
attempt on the King of France. King Theodore's death. Byng's
trial. Miss Elizabeth Villiers Pitt.-358

210. To the same, Jan. 30.-Admiral Byng's trial. Voltaire's
letter on his behalf. Death of Fontenelle. Brumoy's
"Aristophanes." Lady Essex and Prince Edward.-360

211. To the same, Feb. 13.-Progress of Admiral Byng's trial.
Death of his uncle Horatio Lord Walpole. Prince Edward and
Lady Essex at Lady Rochford's ball.-363

212. To John Chute, Esq. Feb. 27.-Admiral Byng's court-martial.
[N.].-364

213. To Sir Horace Mann, March 3.-Admiral Byng's sentence.