to Garth. Under
these circumstances, it appears doubtful whether even a final
refusal from Taylor would remove the plea of actual engagement, and
whether Nugent's appointment would not still meet with the same
difficulty on account of its not opening a Majority of Dragoons for
Garth. You will observe that I speak only from a general idea of
the King's feelings and habits of thinking and acting on these
subjects, when I state these probable difficulties, but that I have
no further information as to his disposition in this particular
instance, than I had when I wrote to you last.

This will, however, now be brought in some measure to a point, as
Pitt and myself have agreed that there should be no further delay;
but that he should now write to the King to state Taylor's last
answer of refusal, and to express his hope, that in consequence of
this, His Majesty will, under all the circumstances of the case, be
disposed to comply with your recommendation of Colonel Nugent.

It has occurred to us, that even if the King should obstinately
persist in a refusal on this occasion, there is another solution
which you might possibly deem satisfactory. You will recollect that
the business of Colonel Gwynne closed last year, by the King's
consenting that Nugent should have the office of Adjutant-General,
provided any arrangement could be made by you for Faucitt. Neither
Pitt nor myself ever knew from you on what point your negotiation
with Faucitt broke off. But if that could be renewed, Pitt
authorizes me to say that he could find the means of opening a ten
Sh. Government for him in England immediately, and that he has no
doubt of the King's consent to the arrangement, even preceding the
signing Taylor's commission.

You, however, will best know how far this mode of arranging the
business would be satisfactory to you, and what probability there
would be of bringing it to bear, with the assistance which I state.
If you feel this to be impossible, there will then remain nothing
but to press the King on the other point as far as possible, and at
last, if it is found absolutely necessary, to give him to
understand that his option must be made between his Major Taylor
and his Major Garth on the one hand, and his Lord-Lieutenant of
Ireland on the other. You do ju