Authentic and interesting memoirs of mrs. Clarke. Likewise, a brief account of mr. Wardle's charges, relative ... to the duke of York: together with the minutes of evidence, as taken in the House of commons |
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... passed upon that subject be- tween Mrs. Clarke and yourself ? —I was authorised to tell Mrs. Clarke she would receive a certain sum of money : I spe- cified the sum of 2001 . For what was that sum specified ; upon what event was that ...
... passed upon that subject be- tween Mrs. Clarke and yourself ? —I was authorised to tell Mrs. Clarke she would receive a certain sum of money : I spe- cified the sum of 2001 . For what was that sum specified ; upon what event was that ...
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... passed through my hands . If Mrs. Clarke received money , she received it through some other quarter . I solemn- ly declare that no money passed through my hands whatever . I sent the Ga- zette to the parties , and what they did with ...
... passed through my hands . If Mrs. Clarke received money , she received it through some other quarter . I solemn- ly declare that no money passed through my hands whatever . I sent the Ga- zette to the parties , and what they did with ...
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... passed upon that subject . Upon my word , I do not see how I can exactly ; it is a long while ago , It is im possible that I should repeat her words . What expression did Mrs. Clarke use , that you now recollect , which enables you to ...
... passed upon that subject . Upon my word , I do not see how I can exactly ; it is a long while ago , It is im possible that I should repeat her words . What expression did Mrs. Clarke use , that you now recollect , which enables you to ...
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... passed between you and kim ? -None . Has any conversation passed between you and Dr. Thynne , since he has been examined in this House -Yes , he has been sitting with me nearly ever since . To what purpose was that conversation between ...
... passed between you and kim ? -None . Has any conversation passed between you and Dr. Thynne , since he has been examined in this House -Yes , he has been sitting with me nearly ever since . To what purpose was that conversation between ...
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... passed . What is your husband's name --Clarke . What is his christian name ? -Joseph , I believe . Where were you married to him ? - At Pancras Mr. Adam can tell you . [ The Chairman stated to the witness that he felt it his duty to ...
... passed . What is your husband's name --Clarke . What is his christian name ? -Joseph , I believe . Where were you married to him ? - At Pancras Mr. Adam can tell you . [ The Chairman stated to the witness that he felt it his duty to ...
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Page 340 - ... considering how the whole of these cases are, by means of the same •witnesses, more or less, being brought forward upon them all ; considering from that circumstance how...
Page 371 - Highness first got an allowance of bread to the soldiers, and afterwards of beer, and then their pay increased, and upon which the soldiers are very comfortable. If it was not wearying the time of the committee, I could mention another very singular instance. After the American war, I recollect a soldier in my own company (I was in the Coldstream regiment of guards) that came home, and had been very severely wounded ; he was discharged from the regiment, the regiment had nothing further then to do...
Page 244 - I do declare and certify, upon the word and honour of an officer and a gentleman, that I will not...
Page 257 - Und part you have taken in this business assures me you will pardon me, and think it but natural I should feel anxious in a matter of so much consequence to me and mine. A thousand thanks for the carp you were so good as to send me yesterday, and with my kindest wishes, be assured, " My dear Madam, " I remain most sincerely, . " Your most obliged, " M. NOLEKEK. " Thursday, Five o'clock, Mrs. Clarke, 18.
Page 59 - It is to gentlemen, and not any publisher, they will be committed ; and those gentlemen are just as obstinate as his royal highness, and more independent. They are acquaintances of yours ; and, to relieve my wants, in pique to others, will do what the duke will not. However, he has it all within his own power, and may act as he pleases.
Page 212 - I am now setting off immediately to ride along the coast to Hastings, reviewing the different corps as I pass, which will take me at least as long.. Adieu, therefore, my sweetest, dearest love, till the day after to-morrow, and be assured that to my last hour I shall ever remain your's and your's alone. Addressed : " George Farquhar, Esq. " No. 18, Glourester-Place, Portman-square." FOLKSTONE, 79, Indorsed :
Page 96 - I know, is this : that an application is either made directly to the First Lord of the Treasury or the Chancellor of the Exchequer...
Page 211 - How can I sufficiently express to my darling love my thanks for her dear, dear letter, or the delight which the assurances of her love give me ? Oh, my angel ! do me justice and be convinced that there never was a woman adored as you are.