From Hagley, on October 26, Lord Lyttelton writes—
“Madonna,
“The sudden death of the King will make me leave this place to-morrow, a week sooner than I had intended, and I propose to be in town on Tuesday or Wednesday. This is only to notify you, as I have not a moment to spare. I suppose all things will go on as they did for some time in the Court and the Nation. Certainly it is no season for any great changes. As to my own situation, I doubt not it will be as it is. The Dean received an admirable letter from you last Post. I have read it over and over with infinite pleasure. Come well to London, and let all the world go as it will. Adieu, you shall hear from me again as soon as I have seen my friends in Town, and can tell you any news. I am perfectly well, and am, Madam,
“Your most faithfull
and obedient humble Servᵗ,
“Lyttelton.
“My respectfull compliments to Mr. Montagu.”
ON THE DEATH OF GEORGE II. — MR. MACPHERSON
To this Mrs. Montagu replies—
“Newcastle, ye 31st October, 1760.