CHAPTER IX.

1762. Jan 1st. Fuentes, the Spanish Ambassador, quits England 127

Jan. 4th. War declared against Spain 128

Divisions in the Council respecting the War with Spain 129

Expedition to the Havannah 131

Jan. 19th. Meeting of Parliament _ib._

Court Intrigues in France against Marshal Broglio and his Brother 138

Preponderating Influence and Haughtiness of Lord Bute 139

The Duke of York’s Contempt of Lord Bute and the Scotch 140

Proceedings in the Parliament of Ireland 141

March 19th. Bill for continuing the Militia 142