Wellesley on Cabinet formation and Catholic claims
This excerpt shows Wellesley arguing for a cabinet formed on an intermediate principle regarding Catholic claims. He warns against absolute concession or exclusion and stresses unity at home and efficiency abroad to sustain the empire’s war effort. He writes of benevolent intent and the need for concord to ensure success.
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Wellesley
Canning Letter Clears Catholic Question Stance
The 1812 letters from George Canning address misapprehensions over Catholic emancipation. He states his views have not changed and he would resist early concessions while urging a clear proposal showing what laws to repeal preserve and replace. He explains why cabinet unity is unlikely and seeks an audience with the Prince Regent to explain his conduct.
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Europe
Liverpool
Gloucester Lodge
Tering
Stength
Lam, &c
George Canning
Wellesley Letter Explains Peninsula Military Extensions
Marquis Wellesley explains in a Liverpool letter that post resignation military efforts in the Peninsula have expanded due to subsequent events. He notes these actions rely on government resources not available during his tenure and asks no reply, urging consideration as part of related correspondence.
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Varianee
Upeon
Peninsula
Lam, &c
Liverpool
Formation of a new Administration discussed in Commons
Mr. Wortley reports a noble colleague has authority to form a new Administration and asks Sir with what grounds any proposals were made or refused. The debate centers on whether any person proposed joining the Administration and if any conditions were set, with interruptions over procedure and questions about public-figures conduct.
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Canina
Worsley
Martin
Marquis Wellesley
Prince Regent
S. Wokrley
Ponsonby
Yourke
Yorke
Spearer
Workey
Witeerforce
Ponsonesy
Ponsonsy
Witsanronce
Geoeman
Sheery
Becaue Thea Universal
FrreemanTur
Sesaker
Cavir
John Newport
Wortley
Cauceart Rose
C. Wynne
Lord North
Duke of Portland
Lord Castuerenes
Iear
Mr. Ponsonpy
Wortney
Mr. Ponsonsy
Lear
Weatney
Mr. Ponsonny
Bastann
Itlerg
Admiralty Letter on Captivity of Rivoli by Victorius Crew
From the London Gazette May Y 1812 a copy of a letter from Vice Admiral Sir Edward Pellew to J W Croker dated March 29 1812 aboard the Caledonia at Park Mahon reports the Rivoli captured after a five boat action. The Victorius crew boast of their victory amid heavy disparity in casualties and crew numbers.
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Edward Pellew
Mediterranean
J. W W. Croker
Caledonia
Park Mahon
Sra
Enem
Venici Viva
Victorigus
Talbot
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