London, March 4th, 1783.
My Lord,
In these uncertain times, it is difficult to relate events with
precision; but I believe there is no doubt of Lord North's
having been near three hours last night with the King, and that
they parted without agreeing to any Administration. It is said,
His Majesty offered to consent to any arrangement that excluded
Mr. Fox and his associates, and that Lord North thought it was
impossible to make up any Administration, to have the appearance
of permanency, without them. What is to happen next, God alone
knows! All is confusion; and the gentlemen of landed property
are seriously alarmed. I have the honour to be, with the most
perfect respect,
My Lord,
Your Excellency's most faithful and obedient humble servant,
Robert Cuninghame.
His Excellency the Earl Temple, &c., &c., &c.