[64] “Chatham Corresp.,” iv, 289.

[65] Chevening MSS.

[66] Pretyman MSS., quoted by Lord Ashbourne, op. cit., 31, note.

[67] “Private Papers of W. Wilberforce,” 65.

[68] “Chatham Corresp.” iv, 376, 377.

[69] Macaulay, “Miscellaneous Writings” (Essay on William Pitt).

[70] Macaulay, “Miscellaneous Writings” (Essay on William Pitt), iv, 510.

[71] “Corresp. of George III with Lord North,” ii, 154 (17th March 1778).

[72] “Corresp. of George III with Lord North,” ii, 184.

[73] Pitt MSS., 12.