Horace Walpole was a prominent 18th century writer and politician whose letters provide insight into the culture and politics of the time. This memoir includes not only Walpole's own letters but also those of his contemporaries, providing a window into the daily lives of important figures of the period. Readers interested in history and literature will gain a unique perspective on the culture of the 18th century through Walpole's vivid recounting of events. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.