[136] Grattan's "Life and Times," vol. v. p. 417.
[137] Hayward's "Biographical Essays," vol. ii. p. 39.
[138] Butler's "Reminiscences," pp. 154-157.
[139] Russell's "Recollections," p. 263.
[140] Among the unpublished manuscripts at Welbeck Abbey are some private notes made by the Duke of Portland, who was Prime Minister in 1783, suggesting methods of treatment suitable for various political allies at the time of the Coalition Ministry. The following extracts are of interest:—
"Lord Salisbury. Irish jobs.
Lord Thanet. Personal attention.
Lord Cornwallis. Should be spoken to: has two members in the
House of Commons.
Lord Clarendon. Anything for himself or Lord Hyde.
Lord Wentworth. Wants something. He voted against.