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Charles Hanbury Williams-Mr. Dodington and the late

Duchess of Argyll-Winter and spring-The new opera at

To the Countess of Bute, Feb. 3, 1748.--Pity for the Duchess

of Devonshire-Lady Thanet's behaviour-Lady Burling-

ton's choice for her daughter-Lord Hartington's fitness

for matrimony-The carnival at Brescia-A visit in mas-

To Mr. Wortley Montagu, April 24, 1748.-Sir Charles Han-
bury Williams's poetry-Tar-water and Ward's drops-
Infatuation for universal medicines-Credulity of mankind
-Miracles and relics, recipes and physicians-Soul versus

body-Lord Sandwich-Lord and Lady Bute-Sir Robert

Walpole's maxim-An Irish conquest at Avignon

To the Countess of Oxford, April 27, 1748.-Letter from Lady

Bute-The Duchess of Portland and family-Irregularity

To the Countess of Bute, May 10, 1748.—Public calamities

and the pleasures of the town-Young's tragedy of the

Revenge"-Private theatricals-Petition to erect a theatre

in Lady Mary's saloon-Surprising performances-Farming

To the same, July 10, 1748.-Lady Mary's farm-house-

Description of the place-Italian and French vineyards-

A rustic garden-Manner of life-Enjoyment of retirement 172

To Mr. Wortley Montagu, July 17, 1748.-Vexation at the

miscarriage of letters-Satisfaction at her daughter's con-

duct-Intimacy with people of different opinions-The

Duchesses of Marlborough and Montague-Lord Bute's

love for his wife-The Princess of Wales-Cultivation of

To the Countess of Oxford, July 17, 1748.-Not heard from
Lady Oxford for some time.

To the Countess of Bute, July 26, 1748.—Lady Mary's fond-

ness for her farm-Gardening the next amusement to read-

ing-Advantages of intercourse with the Prince and Princess

To the same, Sept. 1748.-Natural wants-Artificial neces-

sities-The folly of war-Departure of Sir James Gray-

Compliments to Lady Rich-Ignorance of English affairs-

Expectation of a letter from her granddaughter.

To the Countess of Oxford, Oct. 23, 1748.-Regret at Lady

Oxford's silence

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To the same, Nov. 29, 1748.-Joy at hearing from her lady-

ship-The Duchess of Portland's affection-A shell of a

To Mr. Wortley Montagu, Dec. 25, 1748.-Regulation of
correspondence-Extraordinary visit from the Duchess of
Guastalla-Her treaty of marriage with the King of Sar-
dinia-Lady Mary's fame for gardening-Signor Gonzagna 180

To the Countess of Oxford, Jan. 1, 1749.-A year since she

had a letter from Lady Oxford

To the same, Feb. 2, 1749.-Relief from great anxiety-Varied

amusements-The new court of Parma

To the Countess of Bute, Feb. 19, 1749.-Thoughts on the

education of children-Vices often hid under the name of

virtues-Test of sincerity-Moderation of fondness for

children-Preparation for disappointments-False notions

of mothers-Lady Frances Meadows-The Duchess of Marl-

borough's Memoirs-Lord Chesterfield's " Apology for a

late Resignation

To Mr. Wortley Montagu, March 6, 1749.-The only safe

method of corresponding-Mildness of the winter-Fear of

wanting ice in summer-]
-Malignant fevers-Method of pay-

ing physicians-Fortunes made by doctors in England-

Sir Charles Wyndham .

To the same, April 24, 1749.-An inscription in the old church

of Gottolengo-Antiquity of its foundation-History of the

place-Don Philip's entry into Parma.

To the Countess of Oxford, April 26, 1749.-Fits of ague-

State of the weather-The Princess of Wales-The Duchess

To the Countess of Bute, May 7, 1749.-Congratulations on

the birth of her fourth daughter-Amusements in retire-

ment-Colin Campbell's book of Architecture-Rebuilding

To the Countess of Oxford, May 26, 1749.—Scarcely recovered

To the Countess of Bute, May 27, 1749.-The marriage of

Mr. Mackenzie-Generosity and prudence of the Duchess

of Argyll-Interested matches generally unfortunate-A

melancholy spring-The new-fashioned game of brag-The

To Mr. Wortley Montagu, July 14, 1749.-Interruption of

correspondence-The Sanità-Fictitious quarantines-Lord

Bolingbroke's book-Opinion of his writings-The inunda-

tions of the rivers.

To the Countess of Oxford, Aug. 20, 1749. The waters of

Lovere-Caenwood House, Hampstead-Love of retirement 192

To the Countess of Bute, Aug. 22, 1749.—The fair of Bergamo

-The Duchess of Portland and Lady Middlesex-Lord

Bute's improvements round Caenwood House-The fame of

English paper-hangings

To the Countess of Oxford, Sept. 24, 1749.-Court life.

To the Countess of Bute, Oct. 1, 1749.-Fondness for reading

-Fielding's "Joseph Andrews"-Lady Mary's domestics-

Improvement in health

To the Countess of Oxford, Nov. 27, 1749.-Lost letters-Left

Lovere, and had no return of her ague-Her physician

praised-Her daughter

To the Countess of Bute, Nov. 30, 1749.-An agreeable letter

-Signora Laura Bono-Making love extempore-Critical

situation-Discretion of Lady Laura's chambermaid

To the Countess of Oxford, March 2, 1750.-Freedom from

illness-Misfortunes of the family-The late Duchess of

To the same, May 24, 1750.—Severe illness—Marriage of

To Mr. Wortley Montagu, May 28, 1750.-Anxiety for her

daughter's constitution-The rage for play

To the Countess of Bute, June 22, 1750.

Sir John Rawdon's

advancement-Irish patents and Monmouth-street finery-

Sir John's unlimited complaisance-A distinction without

a difference-Mademoiselle de la Touche-Hot weather 203

To the Countess of Oxford, June 23, 1750.-Lady Mary's ill-
ness-Has red-hot irons applied to her gums

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To the same, July 13, 1750.-Lady Mary sends this by a
former governor of her son

To Mr. Wortley Montagu, Sept. 3, 1750.-The post in Italy-

Discovery of a remarkable piece of antiquity

To the Countess of Oxford, Oct. 11, 1750.-Lovere described-
Its waters have cured all Lady Mary's complaints

To the Countess of Bute, Oct. 17, 1750.—A great rambler-

Residence at Salo-Magnificence of the palace-Variety of

prospects, and beauty of the scenery--Colossal statues of

Venus, Hercules, and Apollo-Salo unknown to English

travellers-A visit from Count Martinenghi-The Duke of

Mantua's delightful retreat at Maderna Sarah Fielding's

works-Extraordinary success of "Pamela "

To Mr. Wortley Montagu, Nov. 20, 1750.-Opening of letters

-Differences with the Church-Lord Bute's good fortune

To the Countess of Oxford, Nov. 20, 1750.-Concern for Lady

Oxford's health-Lord Titchfield-Lord Bute's promotion-

The air of Gotolengo-Salo.

To the Countess of Bute, Dec. 24, 1750.-Taste for light read-

ing-Her husband's health-The Duchess of Montague's

misfortune-Age and ugliness as inseparable as heat and

fire-Philosophy of the Princess of Moldavia

To Mr. Wortley Montagu, Feb. 11, 1751.-Impassability of

the roads on account of the snow-The tradition in Hero-

dotus-Two months' confinement within doors

To the Countess of Bute, March 2, 1751.-Interruption of

correspondence-Mr. Anderson and his pupil-Melancholy

reflections-Thoughts of being an old woman-Pleasures

for every state

To Mr. Wortley Montagu, May 24, 1751.-Desire for news of

her son-Anxiety from doubt-Continuation of good spirits

-A prisoner on account of the weather-Hearing and

memory unimpaired-Freedom from headache

To the Countess of Bute, June 19, 1751.--Fondness for baubles

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--Lady Orford a joyful widow-News of the world an

amusement in solitude-Insensibility and Ingratitude-

Proposed statue to Lady Mary-Reasons for declining the

honour-Introduction of English housewifery-Death of

Frederick Prince of Wales

To Mr. Wortley Montagu, June 20, 1751.-Lady Orford's

folly-Her character-Invitation to a meeting of free-

thinkers-Introduction of tar-water into Italy-Its only

merit-The Roman law concerning last testaments-Ten-

derness for her daughter

To the Countess of Bute, July 23, 1751.-Regret for the

Duchess of Montague-Lady Orford's marriage with Mr.

Shirley-Mortifications of ladies of pleasure-Return of a

distemper-Benefits of the waters of Lovere-Disagreeable-

ness of a journey thither-The waters at Islington

To the same, Nov. 1, 1751.-Congratulations on her safe de-

livery of a son-]
-Fears for Wortley Montagu's health-

To Mr. Wortley Montagu, Nov. 10, 1751.-The air of Hun-

gary-The old woman of Lovere .

To the Countess of Bute, Dec. 8, 1751.-Wrong notions con

cerning Italy-The tour of Europe-Laws, customs, and

manners of Italy-Liberty of the Italian women-Divorce

To the same. No date.-Concern for her health-The in

fluence of the nursery-Advice for the management of a

family-Ignorance and Idleness the fountains of vice.

To Mr. Wortley Montagu, Jan. 29, 1752.-The use of Turkish

wheat-Health and manners of the Continent-Mortality

in Brescia and London contrasted

To the Countess of Bute, Feb. 16, 1752.-Smollett's "Pere-

grine Pickle"-Lady Vane's Memoirs-Her two marriages

-Good fortune of Mr. Shirley-"The Parish Girl" and

“Pompey_the_Little”-A wise physician-Daily diet-

"Leonora "-The Life of Mrs. Philips

To the same, March 1, 1752.-"The adventures of Mr.

Loveill"-Sir John Rawdon-"Memoirs of Harriet Stuart"

Lady Belle Finch-Misfortunes of court interest-"The

Life and Adventures of Joe Thompson "-Mischievous ten-

dency of "Clarissa Harlowe " and " Pamela ”—A guess at

the author of "Roderick Random

To the same. No date.-Condolence on her affliction-Use-

lessness of grief-Remembrance of the dead-Taste for

To the same, Jan. 28, 1753.-The knowledge of arithmetic-

Admiral Sandwich-Wise William-The Duke of Argyll-

Woman's education-Errors of young people-The use of

learning for females-Ridiculous women-Hazards of matri-

To the same, March 6, 1753.—The power of study-The effects

of an ignorant education-Earl Stanhope-Idleness the

mother of mischief-Woman's rights-Lady Mary's advice

regarding the education of her grandchildren

To the Countess of Bute, March 16, 1753.-The death of the

Doge of Venice-His amiable character-London and

Italian fashions

To the same, April 2, 1753.-The Duke of Kingston-Epis

copal education of Prince George-Concern for her native

country-Church and State.

To the same, June 3, 1753. Differences of opinion-The

English at Rome-The Abbé Grant-Lady Charlotte de

Roussi-The study of simples-Miscarriage of letters

To the same, July 23, 1753.-Death of Lady Carolina Brand

-The manners of the times-Untimely death of Lord Corn-

bury-The Duchess of Queensberry

To the same, Sept. 10, 1753.-Opinion of Lord Bute's charac

ter-First ideas the best-Miss Pitt-Lady Ferrers and her

daughter-in-law

To the same, Oct. 10, 1753. —The Cardinal Querini-Vexation

and mortification-A lady-professor of mathematics in the

University of Bologna-The burden of authority-English

notions-Vulgar prejudices.

To Mr. Wortley Montagu, Oct. 10, 1753. Interruption of

correspondence-Discovery of its cause-Domestic affairs

To the Countess of Bute, Nov. 27, 1753.-Reformed London

-Scandal reduced to a whisper-Parties at an end-English

To the same. No date. Visit to a nunnery-An agreeable

To the same, April 28, 1754.-Vexation-Delays of the post

-The Duke of Newcastle-Death of Mr. Pelham

To the same, June 23, 1754.-Dangerous illness-Removal

to Lovere-Surprising cure-Lady Mary's doctor-The

Guelphs and Ghibelines-Description of Lovere-Purchase

of a residence-Lord Orrery's "Remarks on the Life and

Writings of Swift"- The Dean's love of flattery - Dr.

Thomas Sheridan-Comfort of religion-Character of Swift

-Pope's love of money-Lord Orrery's family

To the same, July 20, 1754.-Lord Bolingbroke-The peace

of Utrecht-Removal of the Duke of Marlborough from the

head of the army-Peace with France-Madame de Sévigné

-Tillotson and Addison-Bolingbroke, Swift, and Pope-

The character of Atticus

To the same, July 22, 1754.-The Cardinal Querini-His

vanity-Mankind everywhere the same-A mother's fond-

ness-Precepts and practice

To the same, Dec. 8, 1754.-An Italian Pamela-History of

the adventure-The Duchess of Bolton-Lavinia Fenton

the Polly of the "Beggars' Opera

To Mr. Wortley Montagu, Dec. 19, 1754.-The writings of.

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