L30/16/14/8

From Frederick John Robinson, Dublin Castle to Katherine Gertrude Robinson:

4 May 1805

From: 1805 To: 1805

Humorous reference to their reasons for not writing to each other. Thanks for her account of the Installation, wonders she was alive to give it. Reference to the Turkish Ambassador’s mode of repose. Magnificent dinner for a 100 people, about 40 toasts made; one to the Yeomanry of England and one to himself by His Excellency and Lord Cathcart who “most maliciously drank my health, as their representative. You may conceive my shame and confusion…a most unconstitutional exercise of Vice Regal Authority.” Glad the unfortunate affair of Lord Melville has not been the means of forcing out Mr Pitt not that his majorities seem tolerably secure, and much larger than [Frederick Robinson} expected. The Grenvilles do not appear to have taken a very active part in the business, some may fear enquiry into every department of public expenditure and that they may have similar sins to atone for. Fitzharris involved in the debate upon the production of papers respecting the affair of Sir Andrew Hammond. Toulon [?]Fleet at last out of port, some chance of them being met with by some of “our “ squadrons. A naval victory now would be a great thing [speculates as to the positive effects it may have]. Discussion of the Roman Catholic Question. Happy that general opinion believes the Opposition will not divide the House etc... Enquires as to Alfred’s whereabouts Owes him a letter. Wishes to be remembered to him and all the Spring Garden family. Aunt Lucas’ Concert soon. Wants a full account.

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Cathcart,
Melville,
Pitt,
Grenville,
Fitzharris,
Hammond, Andrew