CHAPTER XXV.. [1833-1848.]

Lord Dundonald's Secret War-Plans.--His Correspondence concerning them with Lord Lansdowne, Lord Minto, Lord Haddington, and Lord Auckland.--His Letter to the "Times."--The Report of a Committee, consisting of Sir Thomas Hastings, Sir John Burgoyne, and Lieut.-Col. Colquhoun, upon the Secret War-Plans.--A French Project for Naval Warfare with England.--Lord Dundonald's Opinions Thereupon.--His Views on the Defence of England 246