Saturday, Dec. 1st, 1792.
MY DEAR BROTHER,
The King's orders are this day given to embody the two-thirds of
all the Militias of the counties on the east coast from Scotland to
London, which, together with Cumberland, Westmoreland and Kent,
give us a strength of about five thousand one hundred men.
Parliament will meet on Thursday sev'nnight. Before that time, I
conclude I shall see you here. I am really so occupied, as not to
have a moment to spare.
Dumourier is advancing towards Liege; and I think if some blow is
not already struck by their small force from Ostend against
Flushing, the season secures Holland for some months, during which
much must happen of all sorts.
We have, I trust, secured the Tower and the City, and have now
reason to believe that they are alarmed, and have put off their
intended visit; but we are prepared for the worst.
Ever yours,
G.