[467] Edward James Eliot, eldest son of Mr. Eliot, was elected
for St. Germains. He was made a Commissioner of the Treasury in
July, 1782.
405.
_To Colonel Holroyd._
Sept. 15th, 1780.
I expect but cannot send news. I am passive, you are active, without
the form of a letter you might dispatch every night the numbers of
the poll.--Fox is victorious, and though some Enemies have been
thrown out, I do not find that we gain so much as might be wished.
Lord L[oughborough] is not yet arrived, but I have conversed with the
future Secretary of the bog:[468] he approves and will assist your
vanity. I am very sorry to hear that Batt is detained at Oxford in a
bad state of health, with some symptoms of a growing dropsy. Adieu.
[468] William Eden, M.P. for Woodstock, was appointed in October,
1780, principal secretary to the Lord Lieutenant and Privy
Council of Ireland.
[Sidenote: HIS WEARINESS OF POLITICAL LIFE.]
406.
_To his Stepmother._
Bentinck Street, October 5th, 1780.