ch he was aware.

And by that kindness I was induced to acquiesce in his wish to
be permitted to open to you an idea which I find that Mr.
Grenville and you consider (in part of it) as strongly
objectionable, as hazardous to Government, and as unwise on my
part. As I cannot think of accepting the peerage for my second
son under such circumstances, I have only to express my regrets
that the idea ever has been opened to you. I was never very
particularly attached to it, and certainly feel the full force
of your arguments against it; but I likewise feel as fully that
the arrangements which you have taken, with your eyes open to
the consequences (as far as I am concerned in the question),
leave me without alternative. I need not add that the
consequences of this must be most painful to me from reflections
embittered by the warm affection I bore to those who view all
this so differently from me.

I have, from attention to you, sent back your messenger
immediately. I have, therefore, hardly had time to consider the
expressions of this letter. I shall, therefore, thank you if
(notwithstanding your press of business) you will, from
recollection of former habits, be kind enough to give me one
line, to tell me whether I have made myself understood or not;
and you will likewise think it necessary to give me some answer
respecting your _engagement_ to Mr. Gamon, in August last, to
include him in the _first list_ of Baronets. If you wish for a
copy of your letter on that subject, you shall have it, but an
immediate explanation to him from you, as well as me, is
absolutely necessary.

I am, with very sincere regrets, and with the deepest sensations
of pain for what has passed, and for what is yet to come,

Dear Sir,
Your very obedient and humble servant,
N. T.

1784.

Mr. Pitt's Administration--Lord Temple Created Marquis of
Buckingham--His Private Notes on the Coalition.

The relative position of parties at the opening of 1784 was singular and
unprecedented. The exultation of the public on the dismissal of the late
Ministers, and the accession of Mr. Pitt to power, afforded the
undeniable proof that the people were with the Sovereign and his
advisers. Addresses of thanks and congratulation poured in from the
municipal and corporate bodies in all parts of the kingdom, who felt
their privi