Note 352 — Chapter XXI
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Strangely enough there is a different answer appended to this report.
'That H.M. had been desirous, in this time of difficulty, to have the assistance of Mr. Pitt in his service, and for that purpose to consider him and those connected with him in a proper manner. That H.M. continues in the same disposition, tho' what has been suggested by Mr. Pitt will not in the King's opinion form a system for carrying on H.M.'s service.'
This may have been the first draft, and it may have been found, as usual, that the less said the better.