BATH, December 27, 1767.'En nova progenies'!
MY DEAR FRIEND: The outlines of a new Ministry are now declared, but they are not yet quite filled up; it was formed by the Duke of Bedford.Lord Gower is made President of the Council, Lord Sandwich, Postmaster, Lord Hillsborough, Secretary of State for America only, Mr. Rigby, Vice- treasurer of Ireland.General Canway is to keep the seals a fortnight longer, and then to surrender them to Lord Weymouth.It is very uncertain whether the Duke of Grafton is to continue at the head of the Treasury or not; but, in my private opinion, George Grenville will very soon be there.Lord Chatham seems to be out of the question, and is at his repurchased house at Hayes, where he will not see a mortal.It is yet uncertain whether Lord Shelburne is to keep his place; if not, Lord Sandwich they say is to succeed him.All the Rockingham people are absolutely excluded.Many more changes must necessarily be, but no more are yet declared.It seems to be a resolution taken by somebody that Ministers are to be annual.
Sir George Macartney is next week to be married to Lady Jane Stuart, Lord Bute's second daughter.
I never knew it so cold in my life as it is now, and with a very deep snow; by which, if it continues, I may be snow-bound here for God knows how long, though I proposed leaving this place the latter end of the week.
Poor Harte is very ill here; he mentions you often, and with ,great affection.God bless you!
When I know more you shall.
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