L30/14/350/2

From Selwyn, Almacks, London to 2nd Baron Grantham, Madrid:

21 Feb 1772

From: 1772 To: 1772

Charles Fox's resignation from the Admiralty. Opinion divided as to propriety of step etc... No secret that Fox disgusted by North's treatment of him. He and Shee, Lady Ilchester, Lord Holland pressed for a place for Mr. O'Brien, Lady Susan's husband. Charles say he will not go into opposition. Marriages of the Royal family. Bill to be prepared "which will...occasion a good deal of warmth". Charles [Fox?] moved a total repeal of the Marriage Act, motion postponed. Carlisle won above £20,000, Harry Thynn same, Scott the chief loser. Carlisle wishes to be remembered to Grantham. Lady Beauchamp dead, Lord Beauchamp "almost distracted" with the loss. Princess Dr.[Dowager?] went off very quietly, little mentioned since. Doesn't know who succeeds Carlisle in the Admiralty. Coll. Karewend would have one of boards if Calcraft would re-select him. Thinks old Harrington dying. Broken with Gout. Masquerade at Pantheon, doesn't know when.

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Fox, Charles,
North,
Shee,
Ilchester,
Holland,
O'Brien,
Carlisle,
Thynn, Harry,
Scott,
Beauchamp,
Karewend,
Calcraft,
Harrington

MARRIAGE, gambling, DEATH