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Page 148
... rendered him unfit for so arduous a contest ; but on Pollexfen representing to them the great learning of Mr. Somers , and his accurate know- ledge of the records , and intimating his own resolution not to appear himself , unless Mr ...
... rendered him unfit for so arduous a contest ; but on Pollexfen representing to them the great learning of Mr. Somers , and his accurate know- ledge of the records , and intimating his own resolution not to appear himself , unless Mr ...
Page 152
... rendered himself particu- larly obnoxious to the Tories , who had attained such in- fluence , that William was perpetually wavering between that party and the Whigs . In a letter , which appears to have been written towards the close of ...
... rendered himself particu- larly obnoxious to the Tories , who had attained such in- fluence , that William was perpetually wavering between that party and the Whigs . In a letter , which appears to have been written towards the close of ...
Page 181
... rendered it probable that they might be select- ed to fill the place of premier , Mr. Murray was named † ; but various circumstances concurred to prevent such an appointment . The imputation , though unproved , of his youthful ...
... rendered it probable that they might be select- ed to fill the place of premier , Mr. Murray was named † ; but various circumstances concurred to prevent such an appointment . The imputation , though unproved , of his youthful ...
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