to take the step, and to propose Addresses
in both Houses of Parliament. It seems impossible for them not to
support us there, but it is at least right to bring it to a point.
When the day is fixed for the motion in the House of Lords I will
let you know it, as I think you will wish to be present, and
probably may be desirous of expressing your opinion. I consider the
Duke of P.'s refusal as an additional proof of the decisive
influence Fox possesses over their minds when he chooses to exert
it.

You will have seen that the Chancellor opposed the National Debt
Bill yesterday _by surprise_, and had nearly beat us. What this may
lead to, I do not yet know; but as at present advised, I think the
consequences must be decisive on his situation or ours. But it
requires some reflection, and some management in the quarter that
you know.

Ever, my dear brother,
Most affectionately yours,
GRENVILLE.

The "quarter" alluded to had the courage to decide not only wisely but
promptly, and Thurlow was peremptorily called upon to resign.

LORD GRENVILLE TO THE MARQUIS OF BUCKINGHAM.

St. James's Square, May 18th, 1792.
MY DEAR BROTHER,

The King has charged Dundas with a message to the Chancellor,
stating the necessity he was under of making his option, and
therefore requiring him to give up the Seals, leaving the time to
his choice. The Chancellor is to see the King to-day, and after
that the thing will, I imagine, be immediately announced, though I
hardly think it can take place till the end of the session. Our
present idea is to put the Seals in Commission, with Eyre at the
head, which (with the vacation) will give time for future
arrangements. It is impossible as yet to guess at the success of
those arrangements, but I imagine they would unquestionably be much
facilitated by the sacrifice you so generously offer. I have not,
however, thought myself at liberty to make any use of what you say
on that subject, nor will I, as I think that if you make up your
mind to so very handsome an offer, you ought at least to have the
merit with Pitt of announcing it to him, instead of its having the
appearance of passing in any manner through me.

We shall, I believe, issue the proclamation to-day or to-morrow at
latest, and Friday is, I think, the most