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could make my not writing of the least consequence 

 to you. 



" I have heard a good deal of the Prince's quarrels 

 with his ministers; but I have reason to disbelieve 

 that part of the account which states those differences 

 to have arisen from his pressing them on the subject 

 of the divorce. That this is a thing which he has 

 much and constantly at heart, I cannot doubt; but how- 

 ever probable it may be that the old Princess's present 

 situation and conduct may afford him the opportunity 

 that he seeks, no such occasion has yet been found ; 

 nor is there, I believe, any other ground for such an 

 apprehension than his conversations with the Prin- 

 cess Charlotte, which to me clearly indicate that he 

 has some point to carry, for which he is preparing, 

 partly by affected kindness, and partly by those 

 attempts to alarm her fears. 



" Much as I wish to see you in Parliament, it 

 would, I confess, be rather on any other account 

 than this. 



" If, however, anything is to be done, your presence 

 is indeed most important, as I quite agree with you 

 that any defence which it may be possible to make 

 will not be well conducted without your assistance. 

 "Whether for this purpose only, with the present un- 

 certainty of its coming on at all, it be worth your 

 while to make any sacrifice to get a seat for the ses- 

 sion, you alone can determine. Upon all other 

 grounds I should think your return to the House of 

 Commons of the greatest importance ; and I wish to 

 God it was in my power to assist in any arrangement 



