erence to the Queen's funeral, but
whether it be for the improper language said to be addressed to the
officer on duty, or for planning and organizing or encouraging the
riot, we at a distance do not know. Among the names of the wise men
who have subscribed on this occasion, I am most surprised to see
that of my old friend the Duke of Somerset: first, because I
thought he had computed too often the number of pence, half-pence,
and farthings in a hundred pounds to give so much away on any
occasion; and secondly, because, if a liberal fit did come across
him, I thought he had more sense and moderation than to let his
name appear on this. I am very glad not to see N----'s on the list.
Have you yet heard the reason of the frost which blighted the Irish
Peerages in their bud. Phillimore writes me word that Lord
Grenville is very anxious that the Catholic question should be
brought forward as early as possible in the next session. While
Lord Liverpool and Lord Eldon retain their present offices, I feel
convinced that nothing but the active influence of the King (which
I think is not likely to be so exerted) can carry the Bill through
the Lords, and unless some favourable circumstances should seem to
open fresh hopes of their passing it, we shall, I am sure, have
great difficulty in procuring the attendance of its friends in the
Commons, many of whom feel that they support it at the imminent
hazard of their seats, and will highly disapprove of its being so
soon agitated again without an increased chance of final success.

Ever affectionately yours,

C. W. W.

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

Englefield Green, Nov. 6, 1821.

MY DEAR LORD,

You may depend upon it there is no truth whatever in the supposed
difference between the chief and his love. I know it has been said,
but the attachment is as strong as ever, and the influence as
great. He is expected in the course of a few days, and I have no
doubt _still_ that the arrangement will take place soon, and that
he will not have courage to change his Government. He is to come to
the Cottage here for a few days, and it is said is then to go to
Brighton. Lord St. Helens is now passing a few days with me, and
his language is, the necessity of strengthening the Government, and
the impossibility of changing i