[139] The six new regiments of marines, 15th and 24th of the Line.
[140] Cathcart to Newcastle, 14th September, 12th October 1740.
[141] The disease was induced, according to his secretary, by an overdose of Epsom salts.
[142] Blakeney to Newcastle, 14th December; Gooch to Newcastle, 8th December 1740.
[143] Wentworth to Newcastle, 9th and 20th January 1741.
[144] Ibid., 20th January 1741.
[145] Vernon to the Admiralty, 24th February 1741.
[146] Vernon and Ogle to Wentworth, 11th to 22nd March 1741.
[147] Wentworth to Newcastle, 31st March 1741.
[148] Vernon to Newcastle, 26th April 1741 (enclosures).