The Diary of the Late George Bubb Dodington, Baron of Melcombe Regis: From March 8, 1748-9, to February 6, 1761. with an Appendix Containing Some Curious and Interesting Papers, Now Published from His Lordship's Original Manuscripts
The Diary of the Late George Bubb Dodington, Baron of Melcombe Regis: From March 8, 1748-9, to February 6, 1761. with an Appendix Containing Some Curious and Interesting Papers, Now Published from His Lordship's Original Manuscripts
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1784 edition. Excerpt: ...him: that, some time after, the Duke proposed him, and the Lord Chancellor, to the the King for that honour, who refused 1754 both, and told him, he supposed he de-March signed to leave nobody on the Baron's Bench; and now that he had cheated Lord Barnard out of the settlement of succession to his ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1784 edition. Excerpt: ...him: that, some time after, the Duke proposed him, and the Lord Chancellor, to the the King for that honour, who refused 1754 both, and told him, he supposed he de-March signed to leave nobody on the Baron's Bench; and now that he had cheated Lord Barnard out of the settlement of succession to his estate, he wanted to make him amends by promoting him to be an Earl. The Duke went to Cambridge for ten days, but made his brother, Mr. Pelham, give his word, that he would not stir in this thing, during his absence. Somebody acquaints Lady Yarmouth with it, who puts the King in better temper about it. She bids Mr. Pelham move it to the King: he excuses himself upon his word given to his brother: she says, they must agree that, among themselves; for the King is prepared and expects to hear of it. Mr. Pelham moves it, and it is favourably received. The Duke returns, and the moment he sees his brother, flies into the most violent passion, that he had told him a lye, broke his word, 6cc. &c. with such intemperance, that Mr. Pelham went away to the Solicitor General, till he cooled. S 4 Friends i?54-Friends interposed, but the Duke, another March 7. day, flew into the same intemperance to Lord Barnard and Mr. Arundell, in preTsence of his valet de chambre, that he would sourt his brother, that he would make him know that he should not dare to do any thing in his absence, &c.--and they did not see one another for a fortnight. This story shews the uneasiness of Mr. Pelham's situation in his private life. Lord Barnard pressed me much, to suggest whom I thought proper to fill Mr. Pelham's place, I said, the Solicitor--that would not dohe would not take it--the people would not bear it. I said, then put a Lord at the head, and make a Chancellor...
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None. Good Only. An interesting diary focusing on the political scenes in the eighteenth century, written by George Bubb Dodington. This diary is one of the best sources on British politics in the eighteenth century, containing gossip of the government and significant figures within society at that time. George Dodington was a political and nobleman. He was close friends with Frederick the Prince of Wales, the father of George III. Dodington was a collector, with his house in Hammersmith being the popular salon of political and cultural discussions. He was said to be part of a spy ring, collecting information about Jacobite activities, and has been described as an indefatigable schemer. His dairies were published by Henry Penruddocke Wyndham, after his papers were left to him upon his death. In the original full calf binding. Externally, the front board may detach with further handling. Light marking to the boards, being significantly heavier to the rear board. Patches of rubbing to the spine, with some surface cracks and loss to the head and the tail. Light bumping to the extremities. Discolouration to the endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd scattered spot. Good Only.
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