140. To George Montagu, Esq. Oct. 14.-Ministerial changes—197

141. To the Hon. H. S. Conway, Oct. 29.-Change of the ministry. State of the opposition. Anticipation of the history of the present age—198

142. To the Right Hon. Lady Hervey, Oct. 31.—200

143. To George Montagu, Esq. Nov. 4.-The Duke of Devonshire's name erased out of the council-book—200

144. To the Rev. Mr. Cole, Nov. 13.—201

145. To George Montagu, Esq. Dec. 20.-His illness. Political squabbles. A scene at Princess Emily's loo. Mr. Pitt—201

146. To the Rev. Mr. Cole, Dec. 23.—203

1763.

147. To the Hon. H. S. Conway, Feb. 28.-Restoration to health.
Determination to retire from public life. Wilkes and "The North
Briton." Riots at Drury-lane Theatre. George Selwyn and Lord
Dacre's footman—203

148. To George Montagu, Esq. March 29.-Wilkes and "The North Briton." Dedication to "The Fall of Mortimer." Lord and Lady Pembroke's reconciliation, A song made in a postchaise—205