Whitehall, Nov. 15th, 1788.
MY DEAR BROTHER,
I enclose you the note, which I received from Pitt last night on
his return from Windsor. I have seen him this morning; and
understand that Warren said one thing which is still more
favourable. He told him that a more rapid amendment would, in his
opinion, have been a less pleasing symptom; and I find, from Pitt,
that on conversing both with Sir G. Baker and Reynolds, he found
them rather more sanguine, upon the whole, than Warren, but
agreeing with him in his general account. What I have learnt this
morning seems to confirm the pleasing hope which I cannot help
indulging, from all these circumstances, though, God knows, it is
still exposed to much doubt and hazard. The public account, which
has been uniformly less flattering than the private letters from
Windsor, states that he has had six hours' sleep, and that he is a
little better this morning. All the other accounts say that he is
certainly getting better.
Pitt saw the Prince of Wales yesterday, for the purpose of
notifying to him the step which the Council had taken, of ordering
prayers, and of acquainting him that he had written circular
letters to _all_ the Members of the House of Commons, stating the
probability of Parliament having to meet on Thursday; and that he
meant then to propose to adjourn.
Prince of Wales received the communication with civility, and told
him he was persuaded no opposition could be made to this. It is, I
think, plain, from Pitt's account of his general behaviour, and
from what one hears, that my conjecture is right, and that he will
dismiss Pitt without hesitation.
Ever most affectionately yours,
W. W. G.