406 THE WENTWORTH PAPERS.
security that if your letters shou'd be open'd they shou'd not be known to be mine nor from whence they come, and that was the reason I did not writ his name by the Post. That they do open letters is certain, or else how shou'd Lord Treasurer know that in the same post the Duke of Marl- borough [sent] letters to Mr. Torcy, the Pretender, the Elector of Hanover, and to himself, a fine medley. Things I believe are patch't up among them.
[Lord Berkeley of Stratton.]
July 27, 17 14.
I am but just return'd from a ramble I have been taking Northwards. It was partly upon business, but more for pleasure, and seeing all the fine seats that came within my reach was a very great one. I am asham'd to say I did not see your Lordship's, but since it will out at one time or other, had as good own it now. If I had had more time I should not have valued the distance nor ruggedness of the way. I found your Lordship's the day I came home, but am stunn'd wath the stories I meet with of changes at Court, and having seen but few people where I am a little way out of town, can give you noe certain account of anything, but that most agree that the great man is to be out, to be succeeded by a com- mission, Mr. Bridges said to be one. Lord Anglesey to goe to Ireland. For my part if I knew who would serve the nation best, I would be for them, but till I know that better then I yet doe, I own I am afraid of changes. They say the Lady you enquire about, is for Lord Bolingbrook.
I grieve to think what the Queen must suffer by all these uneasynesses. I have not heard a word yet of Lord Dart- mouth's going out, and don't doubt of a great deal more being said then is true.
[News Letter.]
London, July 30, 17 14. My Lord,
Wherever this Gentleman had his information, the account which he gives your Lordship of the Q 's illness
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