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

· 1797

Lord Waldegrave’s projected Ministry abandoned--The King’s reluctant acquiescence 30 Dismissal and Resignation of Ministers--Parliamentary Inquiries into the loss of Minorca--Mr. Pitt’s Power and Popularity--Duke of Newcastle and Mr. Fox--Mr. Pitt’s conduct on the Inquiries--Passing of the Militia Bill--Great success of the King of Prussia--Various Plans for an Administration--Vote for a Million--Bill for regulating the payment of the Wages of Seamen--Duke of Newcastle’s irresolution--Rupture of the negotiation between him and Pitt--His Projects and Difficulties.…

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