grets the Spanish embassy being declined; and that he is not
able to submit a proper person for that important situation.
Advises a special commission for trying rioters
The Duke of Grafton to the Earl of Chatham, October 9.
Solicits him to draw up the King's speech. Condition offered
to Lord Cardigan. Irksomeness of General Conway's situ-
The Earl of Chatham to the Earl of Shelburne, October 29.— Sir
James Gray accepts the Spanish embassy. Urges the signing
of the special commission. [Lord Chatham's speech in defence
of the order in council for laying an embargo on corn, note.]}
The Right Hon. Henry Seymour Conway to the Earl of Chat-
ham, November 22. Complains of the dismission of Lord
Edgecumbe for refusing the bedchamber