[101] On February 15, 1802, Addington delivered a message to the Commons from the King. "His Majesty feels great concern in acquainting the House of Commons that the provision made by Parliament for defraying the expenses of his household, and civil government, has been found inadequate to their support. A considerable debt has, in consequence, been unavoidably incurred, an account of which he has ordered to be laid before this House. His Majesty relies with confidence on the zeal and affection of his faithful Commons, that they will take the same into their early consideration, and adopt such measures as the circumstances may appear to them to require." The amount required was in round figures £1,000,000, and the reasons alleged for the deficit were the dearness of provisions, the expenses caused by the younger princes and princesses who were growing up, the marriage of the Prince of Wales, and the support of Princess Charlotte of Wales.
[102] Correspondence of George III with Lord North.
[103] Ibid.
[104] Ibid.
[105] Correspondence of George III with Lord North.
[106] Ibid.
[107] Memoirs of Lord Waldegrave.
[108] Albemarle: Memoirs of Rockingham.
[109] Historical Memoirs of My Own Times.
[110] Memoirs of George III.