The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 4G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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... tion of dismissing them ; and overtures for the forma- tion of a new ministry were accordingly made , through the medium of the Duke of Cumberland , to Mr. Pitt and his friends . These overtures however failed of effect ; and the king ...
... tion of dismissing them ; and overtures for the forma- tion of a new ministry were accordingly made , through the medium of the Duke of Cumberland , to Mr. Pitt and his friends . These overtures however failed of effect ; and the king ...
Page 114
... tion which his majesty paid to the services and re- wards of his servants . Lord Amhurst presenting to the king a packet of army com missions for his signature , his majesty , on looking over the list observed an officer appointed ...
... tion which his majesty paid to the services and re- wards of his servants . Lord Amhurst presenting to the king a packet of army com missions for his signature , his majesty , on looking over the list observed an officer appointed ...
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... tion of having them copied by the skilful artisans who were there employed , and who were not long be- fore they not only rivalled the tapestry at Arras , but produced copies from the finest pictures with such effect and splendour ...
... tion of having them copied by the skilful artisans who were there employed , and who were not long be- fore they not only rivalled the tapestry at Arras , but produced copies from the finest pictures with such effect and splendour ...
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