192. To the same, Feb. 15.-Great debates in the House of Commons
on general warrants. Duel between the Duc de Pecquigny and M.
Virette. Formidable condition of the Opposition. City rejoicings.
Expected changes in the ministry--283

193. To Sir David Dalrymple, Feb. 23.-" Anecdotes of Painting."
Complaints of the carelessness of artists and rapacity of
booksellers--[N.] 292

194. To the Earl of Hertford, Feb. 24.-Complaint in the House of
Lords of a book called "Droit le Roy." Wilkes's trials for "The
North Briton" and the "Essay on Woman." Tottering state of the
ministry. Mrs. Anne Pitt's ball--294

195. To the Rev. Mr. Cole, March 3.-Thanks for some prints and
the loan of manuscripts--296

196. To the Earl of Hertford, March 11.-Cambridge University
election for high-steward. Debate on the budget. Lord Bute's
negotiations. The Duchess of Queensbury's ball. Affairs of India.
M. Helvetius--297

197. To the same, March 18.-Death of Lord Malpas and of Lord
Townshend. Lord Clive's jaghire. George Selwyn's accident--300

198. To the same, March 27.-Uncertain state of politics. D'Eon's
publication of the Duc de Nivernois's private letters. Liberty of
the press. Lady Cardigan's ball. Bon-mot of Lady Bell Finch--302