A Circumstantial Report of the Evidence and Proceedings Upon the Charges Preferred Against His Royal Highness the Duke of York in the Capacity of Commander in Chief, in the Month of February, 1809 |
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... facts incontrovertible , may enable me to rescue the military service from the baneful influence of corrupt practices ... fact , at least , that the plan upon which this fund had originated , has been totally abandoned . It is evident ...
... facts incontrovertible , may enable me to rescue the military service from the baneful influence of corrupt practices ... fact , at least , that the plan upon which this fund had originated , has been totally abandoned . It is evident ...
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... facts of the most important kind , and in their consequences most se- rious and weighty . He conceived the House would readily acquiesce in going into an inquiry of the facts which had then been brought forward , or any other facts ...
... facts of the most important kind , and in their consequences most se- rious and weighty . He conceived the House would readily acquiesce in going into an inquiry of the facts which had then been brought forward , or any other facts ...
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... facts on which a Committee might be able to judge . His right hon . friend had said , that he was able to speak as to his knowledge of the army he had lately commanded , with respect to its discipline , and also as to the character and ...
... facts on which a Committee might be able to judge . His right hon . friend had said , that he was able to speak as to his knowledge of the army he had lately commanded , with respect to its discipline , and also as to the character and ...
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... facts , or alleged facts , which had been stated by the hon . gentleman , should be speedily inquired into . He ... fact so necessary for the due investigation of this important business , it was his advice that it should take place ...
... facts , or alleged facts , which had been stated by the hon . gentleman , should be speedily inquired into . He ... fact so necessary for the due investigation of this important business , it was his advice that it should take place ...
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... fact is , they have instituted prosecutions ; but their entire time would be taken up in prosecuting the libellers of the Duke of York , if every libel was to be prosecuted . There was also one reason which often prevented prosecution ...
... fact is , they have instituted prosecutions ; but their entire time would be taken up in prosecuting the libellers of the Duke of York , if every libel was to be prosecuted . There was also one reason which often prevented prosecution ...
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Page 156 - I cannot be fully open by Letter. The object Is, to solicit your Grace's recommendation to the Deanery of Salisbury, or some other Deanery, for which the mast ample pecuniary remuneration I will instantly give a draft to your Grace.
Page 460 - I have waited with the greatest anxiety until the Committee appointed by the House of Commons to inquire into my conduct as Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Army had closed its examinations, and I now hope that it will not be deemed improper to address this letter through yon to the House of Commons.
Page 75 - Iliis, and other proceedings, I frequently mentioned, and endeavoured to dissuade Mrs. Clarke from having any thing to do with them. She stated, that the Duke of York was so distressed for money that she could not bear to ask him; and that it was the only way in which her establishment could be supported. I beg leave to state, that in consequence of this, Mr>. Clarke was offended with my freedom, and I ceased to see or hear from her, for I cannot tell how long, till I think nearly my departure for...
Page 25 - I thank him much for the past), I hope he will place him on the foundation of the Charterhouse, or any other public school; the child is not accountable for my conduct. You will please...
Page 197 - 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..
Page 157 - I have reason to believe that the note is written by the person whose name is subscribed to it, as I have heretofore received notes or letters from him, the writing of which, to the best of- my recollection, very much, if not exactly, resembles that of the...
Page 175 - ... two officers could not purchase, it is very evident that the third captain would remain much longer third captain, than if they were removed out of his way, by purchase in the great body of the army ; and if no officer can be allowed to purchase, unless he is duly qualified for promotion without purchase...
Page 112 - ... a year ; that she had accordingly so retired into Devonshire for several months, but failing to receive the remittances she expected, she had been driven to town for the purpose of gaining her arrear, and placing her annuity upon a more regular mode of payment ; that if that condition was complied with, by the payment of her arrear, and of securing the punctuality of it to her in future, his Royal Highness should never hear any more about her.
Page 197 - Clavering is mistaken, My Angel, in thinking that any new regiments are to be raised ; it is not intended, only second Battalions to the existing Corps ; you had better, therefore, tell him so, and that you were sure that there would be no use in applying for hie-.
Page 460 - My consciousness of innocence leads me confidently to hope that the House of Commons will not, upon such evidence as they have heard, adopt any proceeding prejudicial to my honour and character ; but if, upon such testimony as has been adduced against me, the House of Commons...