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Adverse winds eventually carried Cornwallis's ship to Holyhead, where he disem barked on the evening of 28 May 1801. His plan was to travel to London, after an overnight stay in Shrewsbury with Sir Charles Oakley, the former governor of Madras. However, the roads and weather were so bad that he only reached his ultimate destination on the morning of 2 June 1801, where Brome had reserved an apartment for him at the York Hotel in Albemarle Street until his own house was ready. 1 As always business came before pleasure. His first engagement, therefore, was to resign his position as master-general of the Ordnance. After this, he told Lichfield, he was determined 'to retire absolutely from all public and political life, and to pass the remainder of my days in Suffolk'. 2 The partridge shooting season was approaching, promising some well-earned relaxation and pleasure. He would also be able to enjoy reunions with his family and friends in a convivial environment. The first few weeks were hence spent at Culford Park with Brome and Louisa and their two daughters, together with Mary and Mark Singleton. 3 But though out of office, Cornwallis still had residual matters to deal with concerning

Publisher

Yale University Press

Published

2022

Language

EN