ble office, and particularly about the Treasury
itself, which was not settled this morning.

Thirdly, the King is decidedly with Lord Shelburne. His opinion
of Fox I apprehend not to be altered, nor his former resentment
against Lord North much softened by their present conduct. Rigby
and Jenkinson both voted with us: the latter avowedly excluded
from the proposed arrangement.

Fourthly, it is the intention of Ministry to wait the event of
another question in the House of Commons. The subject is to be
resumed on Friday, when this question will probably occur. And
this they do in compliance with the ----'s wishes. The Duke of
Grafton totters, but has not actually resigned.

The division was very respectable on our side. Almost all the
country gentlemen voted with us. Many of them are outrageous
with Fox upon the idea of his coalition. Lord North's share of
the 224 is computed from 160 to 170.

Our Bill was read a second time to-day, but so early, that I was
not down. Percival asked some question about his idea; you have
never said anything to me upon it. It is committed for this day
sev'nnight; before that time, chaos will probably have taken
some form; in the meantime I cannot but fear the most serious
and alarming consequences from the impression which this
division must make in France, Spain, and above all, in Holland.

Pray write as soon as you can, and believe me
Most sincerely and affectionately yours,
W. W. G.

P.S. I shall see the Speaker to-morrow.

I have delayed writing this so long, that I find it is too late
to send it by the post, and it is not I think worth an express.
I will therefore keep it for your tailor, who goes to-morrow,
and tells me he rides post. If so, you will get it sooner; and
if anything should occur before to-morrow evening, I shall be
able to state it.

20th.

I hear nothing new to-day. Lord J. Cavendish moves tomorrow, and
is supposed to intend censure. If so, we shall very probably see
the new alliance divided, especially if their differences
continue, which I know not. I have not seen Percy, but shall
to-morrow; I called to-day, but he was out.

Lord Beauchamp says he will not oppose our Bill; nor, I imagine,
in this state of things, will Fox. I need not say that at this
moment no business goes on, and conseque