218. To the Earl of Hertford, Aug. 3. Instability of the
ministry. Determination to quit party. Regrets that the Earl did
not espouse mr. Conway's cause. Consequences of Lord Bute's
conduct. The Queen's intended visit to Strawberry. A dinner with
the Duke of Newcastle. Fracas at Tunbridge Wells. on Mr. Conway's
dismission. Walpole's Counter "Address"--332

219. To George Montagu, Esq. Aug. 16.--337

220. To the Earl of Hertford, Aug. 27.-Death of Mr. Legge.
Seizure of Turk's Island. Visit to Sion. Ministerial changes.
Murder of the Czar Ivan. Mr. Conway's dismission. Generous offer
of the Earl. Farewell to politics. Lord Mansfield's violence
against the press. Conduct of the Duke of Bedford. Overtures to
Mr. Pitt. Recluse life of their Majesties. Court economy.
Dissensions in the house of Grafton. Nancy Parsons. Death of Sir
John Barnard. Conduct of Mr. Grenville--338

221. To the Right Hon. William Pitt, Aug. 29.-"Life of Lord
Herbert of Cherbury"--343

222. To the Rev. Mr. Cole, Aug. 29.--343

223. To the Hon. H. S. Conway, Sept. 1.-Enclosing a reply to
Walpole's "Counter Address." Lady Ailesbury's picture, executed
in worsteds--344


224. To the Rev. Dr. Birch, Sept. 3.-Thanks for an original