[214] “Leeds Mems.,” 99.
[215] “Fox’s Martyrs: a new Book of the Sufferings of the Faithful” (London, 3rd edit., 1784).
[216] Letter to Wilberforce, 6th April 1784.
[217] I have found in the Pitt MSS. (No. 315) only two references to Pitt’s election for Cambridge. One is a letter of that year from “F. B.” giving numerous hints how this or that M.A. should be “got at” so as to secure his vote, and ending: “Go on and prosper, thou godlike young man, worthy of your immortal father.” The other is a note, not dated, signed J. T[urner?]:
“Dear Pretyman,
“Our canvas goes on very successfully, but we are yet very desirous of your being here to-morrow night if possible, since Mr. Pitt cannot come himself. His appearance on Thursday did immense service.... We depend on seeing you to-morrow; next to Mr. Pitt’s appearance yours will certainly be of the utmost importance.”
[218] Wraxall, iii, 338.
[219] For the daily figures see “Ann. Reg.” (1784), 34.
[220] “Hist. of Westminster Election,” 483.
[221] From the letter of George III to Pitt of 1st May it seems that the High Bailiff had previously decided to grant a scrutiny, if asked for, owing to the many doubtful votes that had been polled.