80. To the Earl of Strafford, July 5.-Anecdote of Whitfield and
Lady Huntingdon--130
81. To the Hon. H. S. Conway, July 14.-Apologies for not having
written. Approaching marriage of the King--131
82. To George Montagu, Esq. July 16.-The King's approaching
marriage. The Queen's household--133
83. To the Countess of Ailesbury, July 20.-Thanks for a present
of
some china. Congratulations on Mr. Conway's escape at the battle
of
Kirkdenckirk--134
84. To the Earl of Strafford, July 2)@.-Battle of
Kirkdenckirk--136
85. To George Montagu, Esq. July 22.-The King's marriage.
Victories. Single-speech Hamilton. "Young Mr. Burke"--136
86. To the Hon. H. S. Conway, July 23.-Congratulations on the
success of the army. Taking of Pondicherry--138
87. To George Montagu, Esq. July 28.-First night of Mr. Bentley's
play. Singular instance of modesty--138
88. To the Hon. H. S. Conway, Aug.,5.-Tomb of the Earl of
Pembroke.
Wolfe's monument. Rapacity of the chapter of Westminster--140
89. To George Montagu, Esq. Aug. 20.-offer of a seat at the
coronation. The Queen's arrival--142
90. To the Earl of Strafford, Aug. 21.-Arrival of the Queen.
Tripoline ambassador. Disputes about rank and precedence--143
91. To the Hon. H. S. Conway, Sept. 9.-Arrival of the queen. Her
person and manners--144
92. To George Montagu, Esq. Sept. 24.-Description of the
coronation--145
93. To the Hon. H. S. Conway, Sept. 25.-Delays in the treaty of
peace. The coronation--147
94. To the Countess of Ailesbury, Sept. 27.-Pedigrees. The
coronation. The treaty broken off--149