o doubt,
of the event of this morning" (meaning Lady Liverpool's death,
which took place at six o'clock), "this for the moment, of course,
stops all proceedings. Does Lord Buckingham remain in the country?
I am glad he does; he would be more fidgetty here, with all the
reports, but a few days probably will give him information." By
this you will perceive, for I really think I have quoted every word
he said (as we were interrupted by Mr. Singleton's presence), that
the communication is beyond doubt intended, and I shall think it
your own fault if you let the opportunity slip.

Without meaning in any manner to embarrass any views which you may
have, I think it fair to state my wish, which is to be placed at
any one of the Boards of Treasury, Admiralty, or India. It was the
situation which I was to have when Lord Grenville was to come in,
and I should hope both my pretension of former office and my
talents would entitle me to it, but be assured I mean not to
interfere with your arrangements in any way.

I send you a list which is made out at White's of the new Peers,
and which is said to be correct; it is expected out immediately.

Irish: Roden, Kingston, Conyngham, Longford, and Ormond.

Scotch: Wemys and Lothian.

English: Lord George Murray, Sir W. Scott, Pole, Cholmondeley,
Forester, Sir T. Liddle, and Sir T. Heathcote.

I have nothing further to say at present. You shall hear to-morrow
if anything occurs. I had a letter from Cecil Jenkinson announcing
her death, and saying Lord Liverpool was as well as could be
expected. The Duke of Wellington told me they were urging the King
to go to Ireland by Holyhead, but as yet he persists in going by
long sea.

Ever most truly yours,

W. H. FREMANTLE.

The negotiation with the Grenvilles was again resumed; a full report
of which is here given, including some curious revelations of Court
and Ministerial life.

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

Stanhope Street, June 11, 1821.

MY DEAR LORD,

I am perfectly aware of the difficulties you have in managing the
_half-Whig_ principles and the _negative qualities_ which are
acting against you on the subject of negotiations and connexion
with the Government; and it was because I felt this, and knew the
delicacy of the transaction, and because I had in