A biographical memoir of ... Frederick, duke of York and Albany

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Pagina 117 - its natural and accustomed support; a scheme for disconnecting the authority to command service from the power of animating it by reward, and for allotting to him all the invidious duties of the kingly station, without the means of softening them to the public by any one act of grace, favour, or benignity. The
Pagina 432 - additional confidence to a prosperous issue of the most * arduous contest in which Great Britain was ever engaged. You are authorized to communicate these sentiments to Lord Grey, who, I have no doubt, will make them known to Lord Grenville. I am always, my dearest Frederick, your
Pagina 422 - my innocence questionable, I claim of their justice, that I shall not be condemned without trial, nor be deprived of the benefit and protection which is afforded to every British subject, by those sanctions, under which alone evidence is received in the ordinary administration of the law. I am, Sir, yours, FREDERICK.
Pagina 544 - Oh! that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end.
Pagina 547 - not be had. We know one fair dame who drew the pay of a captain in the Dragoons, and was probably not much less fit for the service than some who did actual duty; for no knowledge of any kind was demanded from the young officers. If they desired to improve themselves
Pagina 433 - united administration, formed on the most liberal basis, he would look with additional confidence to a prosperous issue of the most arduous contest in which Great Britain has ever been engaged. On the other parts of his royal highness's letter we do not presume to
Pagina 169 - he relied with confidence on the firm and effectual support of the house of commons, and on the zealous exertions of a brave and loyal people, in prosecuting a just and necessary war, and endeavouring, under the blessing of Providence, to oppose an effectual barrier to the farther progress of a system, which
Pagina 496 - heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
Pagina 102 - in his pocket, take any situation that preserves his access, and enables him to hold a lino between different parties. In the present moment, however, he has taken a position that puts the command of the house of lords in his hands. I wish Mr. Fox and you would
Pagina 373 - The English wish for war; but if they are the first to draw the sword, I shall be the last to sheathe it. They have no regard for treaties. We must henceforth cover them with shame.

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