Letters from Admiral Sir George Rooke to William Savile, 2nd Marquess of Halifax

The author writes concerning the Offices of the Navy and Ordnance and a rendezvous in the Downes which is unlikely to be made on time due to impediments beyond his control. He also writes concerning Lord Eland's treatment of his friend Lord Faulkland, adding that if everyone in such criminal circumstances were treated equally there would be a fuller house at Wapping [wharf] than Westminster. He also writes concerning: going to Blacks Lakes to stay on the Albemarle; the release of Lord Faulkland from the tower and his immediate attendance at a ball; men and provisions required in order for the ships to go to sea and defend England and Ireland; wishes to the Marquess and Marchonioness of Halifax; drinking Lord Halifax and Lord Nottingham's health with Sir Grymston; Champagne wine in Lord Halifax's cellar and the need for it; Rattercliffe, G. Clarke and the Champagne; the bank supplying £240,000 to the King; Lord Portland going away and Crawford expected from Sheerness.