Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Second, Volume 2 (of 3)

CHAPTER I.

Fruitlessness of our efforts to maintain Peace with France at the commencement of the year 1755--Lord Hartington, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland--Debate on King Charles’s Martyrdom--Scotch Sheriff-Depute Bill--Speeches in the House of Commons--The St. Michael Election--History of Earl Powlett--Preparations for War--The King’s Journey to Hanover--Duke of Cumberland at the head...