speak plain, nothing is more contrary to public good than to retain the smallest grain of alienation or suspicion towards a Scotchman renouncing and thoroughly resisting Scotch influences and despotism.

The Spanish ambassador's head-ache, I doubt not, makes many a heart ache. The secretary of state running to learn the fate of England from his excellency shows as much want of ability as it betrays the meanest and most abject state to which this kingdom is brought. truth, my dear Sir,

I am ever, with perfect

I am ever,

Very affectionately yours,

CHATHAM.

THE EARL OF CHATHAM TO THE DUKE OF RUTLAND.

MY LORD,

[October, 1770.]

As it is impossible for me to suppress my sensations on a late most unhappy event('), I trust you

(1) The death of the Marquis of Granby, which took place at Scarborough, on the 19th of October. The following account of this melancholy event is contained in a letter from Dr. Storer to Mr. Calcraft, dated Belvoir Castle, November 2d: "In my private opinion, Lord Granby was never in real health from the time I had the honour of meeting him at Scarborough on the 30th of August. From about the 9th of last month, he had rather complained, at intervals, of a pain in his breast. On Sunday evening his Lordship was blistered on his side, and in consequence was better that night, and the greatest part of Monday; but on that evening, when I was returning from his chamber with the pleasing hope that he was

will pardon this intrusion of respect and attachment, and sincere solicitude for your Grace's health.

The loss to England is, indeed, irreparable; and if it can be felt more deeply than at Hayes, it is only at Belvoir. May Providence sustain your Grace's strength, and supply every possible consolation from whatever yet remains to you dear and interesting, is the ardent wish of him who admired

asleep, Dr. M., who entered the room soon after, found his Lordship supported by Netzell. I need not tell you the horror I felt when, on entering the room, I found Lord G. in a fit, senseless, and his eyes fixed. At length, by the assistance of strong cordial medicines, we succeeded in bringing his Lordship to himself. Alarmed by this fit, we sent immediately for Dr. Dealtry. The two physicians agreed to put cataplasms to his feet. This operation removed the pain in his breast. On Wednesday his Lordship seemed much better. About noon on Thursday he got up, free from pain, and in better spirits. His Lordship continued in his dining-room for about three hours; when he complained of being drowsy, and desired us to go down to dinner, whilst he went to bed. We did so; but the first course was not over before Lord Granby sent for Dr. M.; complained to him, that he felt a new pain: Where, my lord,—in the old place?' 'No! just here!' pointing to his left side near his heart; and now,' says he,' it is in my elbow; give me your hand to raise me up.' He did so, and rapped with his foot at the same time. I started at the alarm, ran up stairs, and had the inexpressible horror to see him speechless and in convulsions ; out of which, alas! he never returned. All this horrid scene began and was closed in less time than I have been describing it; so that we have the greatest reason to think that our dear noble friend suffered as little as it is possible for human nature to do in its last struggle. I have been at Belvoir since the funeral, wishing to contribute every thing in my poor power to the consolation of the Duke of Rutland, who, I fear, is struck deep indeed."

and loved the noble virtues of the son ('), reveres the illustrious father, and dedicates to his whole house increasing respect and attachment. I remain Your Grace's affectionate

and humble servant,

CHATHAM.

THE DUKE OF RUTLAND TO THE EARL OF CHATHAM.

MY LORD,

Belvoir Castle, November 19, 1770.

THE severe distress attending my unfortunate situation has prevented, has indeed disabled me from sooner returning those sincere thanks which have been long due from me to your Lordship, for your most affectionate letter.

Nothing could have given me so great a consolation, in my many painful reflections on the private virtues of an amiable son, as to receive so illustrious

(1) Junius, in a note to a collection of his letters published after the decease of the Marquis of Granby, says, “The death of Lord Granby was lamented by Junius. He undoubtedly owed some compensations to the public, and seemed determined to acquit himself of them. In private life he was unquestionably that good man, who, for the interest of his country, ought to have been a great one. Bonum virum felicè dixeris; magnum libenter. I speak of him now without partiality I never spoke of him with resentment. His mistakes in public conduct did not arise from want of sentiment or want of judgment, but in general from the difficulty of saying No to the bad people who surrounded him."-Vol. i. p. 105.

a testimonial of his public virtues from the hand and heart of Lord Chatham; who always judges the best and feels the warmest, for the public service and safety.

What I should beg leave to offer to your Lordship, my poor assistance towards forwarding your noble endeavours for the good of this country, will, I fear, come far short of what it might have done before my great loss; but such as is in my power to give, your Lordship will have, and with it my warmest wishes.

It is a great addition to my sorrow, that I am so soon, in my turn, to enter on the melancholy task of condoling with your Lordship. I heartily sympathise with you and with the public, in the very great loss which your Lordship's family, and which this kingdom, has sustained by the death of Mr. Grenville.

My sincerest wish is, that success, happiness, and uninterrupted health may attend your Lordship, and enable you to pursue your noble and virtuous plan; by which alone we may expect protection from confusion and from ruin. I have the honour to be, my Lord,

Your Lordship's most sincere

and obliged humble servant,

RUTLAND.

THE EARL OF CHATHAM TO JOHN CALCRAFT, ESQ.

Saturday, past one o'clock, November 10, 1770.

MY DEAR SIR,

I SEND you a thousand sincere thanks for your

kind solicitude about me and mine. The account of last night is such as, for the first time, seems to Lady Chatham and myself a ground of some solid hope. Dr. Addington's judgment, that a fever suppressed is Mr. Grenville's case, was yesterday happily verified by the appearance of a considerable eruption on the face; the pulse kept up sufficient for nature, aided by Dr. Addington's plan, to throw off the evil. Lady Chatham is gone to town today, full of hope: pray God, the evening account may confirm and increase this happy gleam!

Lord Mayor (') has just left me; the object of his visit was the press-warrant. His Lordship's discourse was candid and manly. I frankly declared the fullest opinion against striking at this necessary means of public safety, be the popularity of it what it may. He answered with good sense and discretion; adding the most obliging expressions towards me. What resolution his Lordship will finally take, he very properly reserved to himself.

(1) Brass Crosby, Esq. Many severe reflections had been thrown out against his predecessor, Alderman Trecothick, for backing press-warrants in the city.