264. TO George Montagu, Esq. Oct. 20—568
265. To Sir Horace Mann, Oct. 24.-Adventure of Milord Richard Onslow. Character of lord Walpole. Unpopularity, of the peace. Death of old Tom Walker—569
266. To the same, Dec. 2.-The King's return. Prospects of a stormy session. League Of the tories with the Prince's party. Bon-mots of Mr. Chute. The Opera. Pertici. Lord Marchmont and Hume Campbell. Treason at Oxford—570
267. To the same, Dec. 11.-Imprisonment of the young Pretender at Vincennes. Death of the proud Duke of Somerset; his will. Bon-mot of John Stanhope. hogarth at Calais—571
268. To the same, Dec. 26.-Improvements at Strawberry Hill. Diplomatic movements. Old Somerset's will. Trial of the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford.Story of sir William Burdett—574
PREFACE.
The letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford, as hitherto published, have consisted of,-
1. The letters contained in the quarto edition of his works, published in the year 1798.
2. His letters to George Montagu, Esq. from 1738 to 1770, which formed one quarto volume, published in 1818.
3. His letters to the Rev. William Cole and others, from 1745 to 1782, published in the same form and year.