liamentary Commissioners) per
annum. I don't think it would be a bad appointment (one of the
others) for Tom Fremantle, if I could have a chance of getting it.
I suppose their salary is much less.

RIGHT HON. THOMAS GRENVILLE TO THE MARQUIS OF BUCKINGHAM.

Cleveland Square, June 5, 1821.

MY DEAR LORD B----,

It is evident that something has for the moment interfered to
prevent the immediate announcement of Lord Sidmouth's resignation,
which on Saturday and Sunday was reported upon the best authority.
Lord G---- told me that Lord S---- was suddenly sent for by the
King on Saturday, and it seems probable that it was to tell him to
delay his resignation; indeed, as the Session will end with this
month, that period would be the natural one for change.

Lady Liverpool was yesterday reported to be dead, but she still
lives, though she is considered as being at death's door; and I
believe the Ministers are much alarmed, from their doubting
whether, in that case, Lord L---- will not retire altogether.

The coronation is now again afloat, and is expected to take place
before the journey to Ireland. The Court of Claims is resumed; and
having a ticket to-day to see the preparations in the Hall and the
Abbey, I am convinced from what I saw that they are now in earnest,
and that there is nothing which may not be quite completed in six
weeks, except the tower at the Great Gate of Westminster Hall. The
Hall is beautiful and magnificent; but in the Abbey, the appearance
of the great aisle is much hurt by the projecting galleries on each
side for the spectators.

Yours affectionately,

T. G.

MR. W. H. FREMANTLE TO THE MARQUIS OF BUCKINGHAM.

Stanhope Street, June 10, 1821.

MY DEAR LORD,

I only returned to town this morning, having gone on Sunday. I am
very glad you were so satisfied with my last, but think you rather
went beyond my meaning in your construction of its contents;
however, I saw the Duke of Wellington this moment, and put your
letter into his hands, which he read with great attention. We were
on horseback, and many persons passing in the Park, and therefore
he had little means of conversing upon it; however, his observation
to me was--"I am glad he is satisfied with my explanation; I am
quite sure he may depend on what I said. You have heard, n