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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... .. The full - pay prices were , for a majority , 2,600 / .; a company , 1,500l .; a ́lieu- tepancy , 5501 .; and an ensigncy , 400l . Thus far it appears that • Mrs. matter lightly . I have pressed it upon sure grounds 7.
... .. The full - pay prices were , for a majority , 2,600 / .; a company , 1,500l .; a ́lieu- tepancy , 5501 .; and an ensigncy , 400l . Thus far it appears that • Mrs. matter lightly . I have pressed it upon sure grounds 7.
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... sure the Commander in Chief wished nothing more earnestly than that they might be fairly and fully investigated . SIR A. WELLESLEY said , he rejoiced , sincerely that the hon . gentleman had brought forward certain facts on which a ...
... sure the Commander in Chief wished nothing more earnestly than that they might be fairly and fully investigated . SIR A. WELLESLEY said , he rejoiced , sincerely that the hon . gentleman had brought forward certain facts on which a ...
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... sure it was pretty well known . I know nothing more of it , than that I delivered a message , as from an old friend , to desire her to expedite the exchange of the two officers . Q. Was it not in consideration of ber being under the ...
... sure it was pretty well known . I know nothing more of it , than that I delivered a message , as from an old friend , to desire her to expedite the exchange of the two officers . Q. Was it not in consideration of ber being under the ...
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... sure it was in the fore - part of the day , and rather early in the morning . NO , 2 . ( By the ATTORNEY GENERAL . ) Q. Was the money you have men- tioned in one or two bank - notes ? A. I cannot positively say , but I think it was in ...
... sure it was in the fore - part of the day , and rather early in the morning . NO , 2 . ( By the ATTORNEY GENERAL . ) Q. Was the money you have men- tioned in one or two bank - notes ? A. I cannot positively say , but I think it was in ...
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... Officers in His Majesty's ser vice . To conclude , I trust , that after the statement I have made Bo man who has heard me will think that I have taken up thi , matter matter lightly . I have pressed it upon sure grounds 8.
... Officers in His Majesty's ser vice . To conclude , I trust , that after the statement I have made Bo man who has heard me will think that I have taken up thi , matter matter lightly . I have pressed it upon sure grounds 8.
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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...