[749] The French held the fortress of Hameln.
[750] Rose, "Third Coalition," 259.
[751] Ibid., 260, 261.
[752] Pitt MSS., 142.
[753] Pretyman MSS.
[754] G. Jackson, "Diaries," i, 377, 381, 384. Harrowby left Berlin on 7th or 8th January 1806 (ibid., 390).
[755] Harrowby MSS.
[756] G. Jackson, "Diaries," i, 381.
[757] Peach, "Historic Houses of Bath." The "Bath Herald" of 11th January 1806 has an ode containing the lines:
Oh prepare, prepare
The renovating draught! He comes by stealth
(For so unconscious worth is ever seen)
With thoughts uplifted but retiring mien.