History of the Westminster Election, Containing Every Material Occurrence, from Its Commencement on the 1st of April, to the Final Close of the Poll, on the 17th of May, to which is Prefixed a Summary Account of the Proceedings of the Late Parliament, So Far as They Appear Connected with the East India Business, and the Dismission of the Portland Administration, with Other Select and Interesting Occurrences at the Westminster Meetings Previous to Its Dissolution on the 25th Day of March, 1784: To which is Now Added a Complete History of the Scrutiny, and the Proceedings of the House of Commons Thereoneditors and sold, 1785 - 538 páginas |
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