Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford, to Sir Horace Mann: His Britannic Majesty's Resident at the Court of Florence, from 1760 to 1785. Now First Published from the Original Mss, Volume 2Lea & Blanchard, 1844 - Strawberry Hill (Villa, England) |
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... King's fleet will now be masters of the coast , it is supposed that Washington must retire northward , and that the Howes will make great progress in the south , if not prevented by the rigour of the season . As nearly as I can make out ...
... King's fleet will now be masters of the coast , it is supposed that Washington must retire northward , and that the Howes will make great progress in the south , if not prevented by the rigour of the season . As nearly as I can make out ...
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... King's affairs are in a very bad position in America . I do not say that his armies may not gain advantages again ; though I believe there has been as much design as cowardice in the behaviour of the provincials , who seem to have been ...
... King's affairs are in a very bad position in America . I do not say that his armies may not gain advantages again ; though I believe there has been as much design as cowardice in the behaviour of the provincials , who seem to have been ...
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... King , Ambassador , and Viceroy . Another Am- bassador has had a sad fall too : Count Virry * is arrested at Susa ... King to obtain their pardon of the King of Sardinia in 1783 ; about which time she died suddenly . She was one of the ...
... King , Ambassador , and Viceroy . Another Am- bassador has had a sad fall too : Count Virry * is arrested at Susa ... King to obtain their pardon of the King of Sardinia in 1783 ; about which time she died suddenly . She was one of the ...
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... King , together with a copy of the Declaration delivered by the French Ambassador to Lord Weymouth , had this day been presented to both Houses , and an Address of Thanks agreed to . Orders were also sent to our Ambas- sador , Lord ...
... King , together with a copy of the Declaration delivered by the French Ambassador to Lord Weymouth , had this day been presented to both Houses , and an Address of Thanks agreed to . Orders were also sent to our Ambas- sador , Lord ...
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... King has de- manded a provision for his younger children , and has been so good as to add the Duke's to the list - nobly too , both from the proportion of the allowance , and the circumstances of the times . The King's sons are to have ...
... King has de- manded a provision for his younger children , and has been so good as to add the Duke's to the list - nobly too , both from the proportion of the allowance , and the circumstances of the times . The King's sons are to have ...
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Page 146 - Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows While proudly riding o'er the azure realm In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes; Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey.
Page 307 - That the influence of the crown had increased, was increasing, and ought to be diminished:" and Mr Burke's bill of reform was framed with skill, introduced with eloquence, and supported by numbers.
Page 88 - At this man's table I enjoyed many cheerful and instructive hours, with companions such as are not often found; with one who has lengthened, and one who has gladdened life; with Dr. James, whose skill in...
Page 90 - I ever looked on Lord Keppel as one of the greatest and best men of his age; and I loved, and cultivated him accordingly. He was much in my heart, and I believe I was in his to the very last beat.
Page 184 - ... destroyed every temple. The miserable inhabitants flying from their flaming villages, in part were slaughtered; others, without regard to sex, to age, to the respect of rank, or sacredness of function, fathers torn from children, husbands from wives, enveloped in a whirlwind of cavalry and amidst the goading spears of drivers, and the trampling of pursuing horses, were swept into captivity in an unknown and hostile land. Those who were able to evade this tempest fled to the walled cities. But...
Page 107 - There my Retreat, the best Companions grace, Chiefs out of War, and Statesmen out of Place. There ST JOHN mingles with my friendly Bowl, The Feast of Reason, and the Flow of Soul. And HE, whose Lightning pierc'd th...
Page 107 - To VIRTUE ONLY and HER FRIENDS A FRIEND, The world beside may murmur, or commend. Know, all the distant din that world can keep, Rolls o'er my grotto, and but soothes my sleep. There, my retreat the best companions grace, Chiefs out of war, and statesmen out of place.
Page 47 - To this sad shrine, whoe'er thou art, draw near, Here lies the friend most lov'd, the son most dear: Who ne'er knew joy, but friendship might divide, Or gave his father grief but when he dy'd.
Page 27 - It was circulated with profusion, and, for writing it, the Common Council of London voted the Doctor their thanks, and presented him with the freedom of the city in a gold box.
Page 184 - A storm of universal fire blasted every field, consumed every house, destroyed every temple. The miserable inhabitants, flying from their flaming villages, in part were slaughtered; others, without regard to sex, to age, to the respect of rank or sacredness of function, fathers torn from children, husbands from wives, enveloped in a whirlwind of cavalry, and...