[Those Letters now first collected are marked N.]
1770.
1. To Sir David Dalrymple, January 1.-Thanks for his "History of Scottish Councils." The spirit of controversy the curse of modern times. Attack on the House of Commons. Outcry against grievances. Despotism and unbounded licentiousness—(N.) 25
2. To the same, Jan. 23.-Mr. Charles Yorke's rapid history. Lord Chatham's attempt to enlarge the representation. Sir George Savile and Mr. Burke's attack on the House of Commons. Modern Catilines. Corruption of senators. Wilkes, Parson Horne, and JUnius—[N.] 26
3. To George Montagu, Esq. March 31.-Print of Alderman Backwell—28
4. To the same, May 6.-Backwardness of the season. Marriages. Masquerades. New establishment at Almack's. Intercourse between age and youth—28
5. To the same, June 11.-Description of Lord Dysart's house at Ham—29
6. To the same, June 29.-Promising a visit on his way to Stowe. Death of Alderman Beckford—31
7. To the same, July 1.-On not finding him at home—32
8. To the same, July 7.-Account of his visit to Stowe, Lines addressed to Princess Amelia—33