on the total inadequacy of our
military force to the necessary exertions.

At the time that the order is sent, directions will be given to
the Lord-Lieutenant immediately to assemble the serjeants, &c., and
to place the arms under proper guard. I am, as you will easily
believe, too much hurried to be able to go into more details.

We have nothing new from abroad.

Ever most affectionately yours,
G.

I am afraid all visits to Dropmore are quite out of the question.

I do not understand what you say in one of your letters about
quarters instead of lodging.

LORD GRENVILLE TO THE MARQUIS OF BUCKINGHAM.

Saturday, Dec. 1st, 1792.
MY DEAR BROTHER,

The King's orders are this day given to embody the two-thirds of
all the Militias of the counties on the east coast from Scotland to
London, which, together with Cumberland, Westmoreland and Kent,
give us a strength of about five thousand one hundred men.

Parliament will meet on Thursday sev'nnight. Before that time, I
conclude I shall see you here. I am really so occupied, as not to
have a moment to spare.

Dumourier is advancing towards Liege; and I think if some blow is
not already struck by their small force from Ostend against
Flushing, the season secures Holland for some months, during which
much must happen of all sorts.

We have, I trust, secured the Tower and the City, and have now
reason to believe that they are alarmed, and have put off their
intended visit; but we are prepared for the worst.

Ever yours,
G.

LORD GRENVILLE TO THE MARQUIS OF BUCKINGHAM.

Whitehall, Dec. 5th, 1792.
MY DEAR BROTHER,

We determined last night to call out, in addition to the regiments
already ordered, the Militias of the maritime counties from Kent to
Cornwall, inclusive, and those of Berks, Bucks, Herts, and Surrey.
You will, in consequence, receive by this messenger the warrant and
letter for that purpose. The reason of the addition is partly the
increasing prospect of hostilities with France, and partly the
motives stated in your letter. Our object at first was to limit the
number, in order not to give too great an alarm. The spirit of the
people is evidently rising, and I trust that we shall have energy
enough in the country to enable the Government to assert