Memorials and Correspondence of Charles James Fox

This is Volume IV of Lord John Russell's edition of the Memorials and Correspondence of Charles James Fox, containing political letters from 1803-1806. Book VII begins Fox's final correspondence, focusing on his return to active politics in 1804 through his appointment to office in 1806. Correspondents include Lord Grey, Lord Lauderdale, Lord Holland, and General Fitzpatrick. The collection features Fox's private letters explaining his political views and strategic calculations regarding potential opposition coalitions, ministerial policy, and relations with Napoleon Bonaparte. Letters to R. Adair (1803) discuss Fox's skepticism about European recovery and his caution toward ministerial war policy; a letter to O'Brien (June 1803) defends the Grenvilles against attack. The volume presents Fox's careful political thinking on navigating factional alliances and parliamentary strategy during this critical period.