I have this instant heard Lord North say, he believed that Mr. Pitt was First Lord of the Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer; and I know a variety of circumstances to confirm it. The same army will be fought under another general, in the expectation of its being strengthened by deserters before the next action.
I have the honour to be, with great respect,
My Lord,
Your most faithful and obedient humble servant,
Robert Cuninghame.
GENERAL CUNINGHAME TO LORD TEMPLE.
London, Thursday Night,
Feb. 26th, 1783.
My Lord,
There seems now no doubt of Mr. Pitt's having been offered, and having refused, being First Lord of the Treasury. What may or may not happen to-morrow, nobody can conjecture, The House of Commons will probably adjourn till Monday.
I have the honour to be, with true respect,
My Lord,
Your most faithful and obedient humble servant,
Robert Cuninghame.