[81] Thomas Pelham-Holles, first Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1693-1768).

[82] Philip Yorke (1690-1764), created Baron Hardwicke 1773; Lord Chancellor 1737; created Earl of Hardwicke 1754.

[83] Walpole: Memoirs of George II.

[84] Walpole: Memoirs of George II.

[85] Rose: Diary. Scott was subsequently appointed a Commissioner of Excise.

[86] Bubb Dodington: Diary.

[87] Bubb Dodington: Diary.

[88] Bubb Dodington: Diary.

[89] Galt: George III, his Court and Family.

[90] Bubb Dodington: Diary.