king, past eighty years, at Berlin was much pleased with the young Minister from England in 1783 and 1785. Meantime he was incessantly engaged by mental labours night and day, writing despatches and letters, happy to merit the approbation of Mr. Pitt and the Ministry in London, by his superior talents, unblemished integrity and diligence. His Lady had brought him three children; when the Duke of York returned (a second time) to Berlin in 1791, his Royal Highness then married the Princess of Prussia, and saw the only son of Mr. Ewart, a fine boy of four years old, who was then commanding a little regiment of boys of his own age, who were in the square going through military exercise, while the Duke and General Mollendorff admired the boys, knowing well little Frederick Ewart, the godson of his Royal Highness, when he first visited Berlin. But the Duke observed the delicate countenance and health of Mr. Ewart, who yet was very cheerful, with much vivacity and singular energy and discernment, with great kindness of heart, which was ever ardent in friendship, while his general benevolence and philanthropy were always occupied in doing public or private good, regardless of personal interest, yet most accurate in all his pecuniary concerns, so as to be, if not rich, never in debt.

After his death at Bath, in 1792, when the Editor was with him there every day for four months to his death, which was after only five days' illness, all his property, after all expences of funeral were paid, was not 500l.; yet he, as Minister Plenipotentiary, had 5000l. per annum, and when only Envoy or Chargé d'Affaires, 20007. per annum.

These facts were all ascertained by his two dear and very worthy brothers, William Ewart, Esq. of Liverpool, and Dr. John Ewart, M.D. settled at Bath. The former came to Bath as soon as he heard of his brother's illness, but did not arrive till after his death, which was after a few days' illness. He was out walking, and had some two or three

friends to dine with him only five days before he expired, most deeply lamented. Mr. Pitt wrote three letters to Dr. Ewart, full of esteem, grief, and regret. The Editor saw these interesting letters. Mr. Pitt wrote that his Majesty would make provision for Mrs. Ewart and her children. She had resigned her family rank, as Countess Warstenleben, at her marriage, when she was the eldest daughter of the Count her father.

Mr. Ewart was greatly respected at Berlin, and Mr. Pitt wrote to him that the king was so much pleased by his services that his Majesty had determined to make him Knight of the Bath, when he was to come to England, and recruit his very delicate state of health, and when well, to resume his political rank and appointment; 10007. per annum was granted meantime to him while retired. These letters the Editor saw, and her dear brother Joseph said to her, "I shall find 1000 a year at, or near Dumfries and Troquire, as good independence as 5000l. a year in my large hotel, with many servants, at Berlin." He proposed, with lively pleasure, to have a little farm and pretty garden at a house called Tinwald-House, three miles from Dumfries, which was the property of the Duke of Queensbury, to be let for 150%. per annum. The idea was delightful to his mind, "I shall ride daily," said he, " on a little quiet horse, and dress my garden, like some of the emperors of Rome, Dioclesian, and also Cicero and Pliny did so." Such was his vivacity five days before his death, when his stomach was so weak, that he could digest little or no food, and enjoyed little or no sleep in consequence of the rheumatism. He had caught a severe cold during the winters at Berlin in 1788 and 1789, from writing letters, state papers, and treaties, all night, while he was in good company which he enjoyed, all day. He was very temperate in his diet, and drank very little wine, but had always, as he said, " a delicate capricious stomach." He was perfect in mind and heart,

but weak in body. Not only did the Duke of York, but also her Majesty the Queen, express great kindness for Mrs. Ewart and her fine young children, who spoke German, and had a German nurse who could not speak English. Her Majesty desired to see Mrs. Ewart and her family at Windsor three months after the death of their father. They were most kindly received there by the whole Royal Family. Mrs. Ewart thanked the queen for the appointment of her only son to be on the establishment at the Charter-House. The Duke of York invited him to Oatlands in his holidays. When he was twelve years old, and thirteen, the Duke promised his aid if he went into the army, which the very promising boy was glad to do, who had been a little soldier at Berlin, at five years old. He was an ensign at fourteen years of age. He was at Copenhagen with Lord Cathcart. He was in Portugal, and wounded at Vimeira; and was very severely wounded in Spain; after which he attained to the rank of Major. He was next at St. Vincents for two years, and there married the eldest daughter of Sir Charles Brisbane, the Governor, who was his good friend, now deceased. He then obtained from the Duke of York the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, and went to India, with his amiable lady, where he commanded the troops in the Mahratta provinces seven years. His authority, as commander, extended 300 miles from his residence in the city of Shulapore, the capital of the Mahratta government. He returned to England with his lady and three sons, all ready for education. The Duke of York received him with great kindness, and appointed him to be on the Staff at Coventry. His Royal Highness placed him there a few week before his most lamented death.