December 9, 1765 letter from William Pitt (the elder) to “Dear Sir” asking him to forward the enclosed letter to Comte de Wallwoden “by the first safe opportunity.” The letter is the “notification of the melancholy loss of Lady Yarmouth” which he received on October 22. Lady Yarmouth (Amalie von Wendt) was the mistress of King George II and Wallmoden was their son. Includes an engraving of William Pitt.