Correspondence of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, Том 2 |
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able affairs answer appeared appointed assure attended believe carried cause Charles commands communicated concern conduct consideration considered continue Count court dear Sir desire died Duke of Newcastle Earl effect England excellency expressed favour France French George give given Grace greatest hand happy hear honour hope House humble servant interest Italy justice King King's Lady late leave letter liberty Lord Bute Majesty Majesty's manner March Marquis matter mean measure minister ministry Mitchell Monsieur morning never obedient obliged occasion opinion parliament peace person Pitt present Prince proposed Prussia reason received regard resigned respect says secretary seemed sent sentiments sincere situation Spain taken tell Temple thing thought Walpole whole wish writes
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