Copy of a letter : London, to Sir [James Pulteney], 1793 Aug. 29.

Discussing what procedures should follow the expected success of the Duke of York at Dunkirk; saying "This will naturally be executed by a Military Man whom the Duke of York will appoint or suggest. But there is an object of infinite importance which must be arranged here at least as to its leading Principles and must be executed by a Civil Man of Discretion and Abilities. Such arrangement is not only of import as to its immediate object, but infinitely more so on account of the Complexion and Colour which it will give to the whole system of Conduct in which we are now engaged. We must endeavour to be the Counterpart of the Convention of France, we must pay regard to the Interests of the Clergy and their legitimate Orders of Society, we must restore a Magistracy founded on the Ancient System and consistent with such Rules as have been found by experience compatible with the regular exercise of Subordination and obedience to regular Laws - In that we must practically show to all the World, our Sincerity in maintaining that the Anarchy of France is essentially connected with the Principles and arises out of the Maxim by which they endeavour to govern. I dare say you already anticipate me in supposing that it is my request to you, if not essentially inconvenient, to come to Town without delay and acquiesce with the wishes of His Majesty's Ministers by going to Dunkirk when the Capture takes place and be the Instrument by which these Principles may be carried into detailed Execution."