Sixth Edition Edition of Work Publicly Offered
Critical opinions on the work are collected from extracts and reviews showing its wide circulation. The Sixth Edition is now offered in London since 1791, with reprints in Ireland America and translations on the Continent. Anecdotes relate to Parliament and public discourse, inviting informed readers to learn the high national matters faithfully.
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London
Ireland
America
Harr
Monthly Review
Earl of Chatham
Lord Chatham
Bishop Burnet
England
Anecdotes of the Life of the Late Earl of Chatham
An 18th century publication compiled from scarce copies and manuscript notes offers anecdotes about William Pitt the Elder Earl of Chatham with speeches from 1736 to 1773. Critical opinions praise its breadth of public affairs, cabinet intrigues, and parliamentary conduct, noting extensive appendices of state papers and documents.
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William Pitt
Earl OF Chatham
L. B. Seeley
Times
Gentleman's Magazine Highlights Public Affairs Anecdotes
The article notes a flood of cations and inversions about public affairs, praising the work for its unique insights. It argues the publication sheds new light on historical events and surpasses other sources in accuracy and importance.
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William Tem
Intelligence on foreign relations and frontiers to Congress
President John Adams informs Congress that extensive foreign intelligence and frontier reports have been collected from the State and War departments and that confidential communications will be reviewed by both Houses. He plans publication only with congressional discretion for public good.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Congress
Secretary of State
Blount Letter Allegations Prompt Senate Inquiry Report
A Senate committee reports William Blount, senator from Tennessee, wrote a letter to Carey aiding potential Indian manipulation under British auspices. The panel finds handwriting matches Blount and questions his public duties, recommending resolution against his continued trust. Carey, employed by US, served as interpreter to the Cherokee and an assistant at Tellico Blockhouse.
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William Blount
Etq
Tennessee
Fetter
Blount
James Carey
Felco
Carey
Senate
Mr. Blount
United States
Tellico Blockhouse
Wiliam
Impeachment Trial Delayed After Silent Demands
Fragmentary report recalls a Senate scene where a senator, described as a Seostor of the United States, seeks a copy of the inquiry report and other papers. He requests three counsel, which is unanimously refused, and the trial is set for the next day amid high political tension and alleged malice from opponents.
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United States
Oder
Additio
Binby de
Borin
Impeachment Motion Delayed After Blount Message
In July 7 proceedings, Blount’s expulsion motion is paused as William Blount faces impeachment actions. Sitgreaves delivers House message demanding sequestration from the Senate and appearance to answer charges. Bonds set at 29,000 for Blount and 15,000 for each surety, with later adjustments and procedural debates.
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Blount
Mert
Dallas
Jogersoll
House of Representatives
Senate
Sitgreaves
House
United States
William Blount
Mr. Sedgwick
Bingham
Expulsion Vote in Senate after Blount Hearing
Saturday session opened with a motion to expel William Blount. Counsels Meff Dallas and Ingersoll presented a lengthy defense, followed by Mr. Ross’s reassessment. A later motion to postpone failed 7 to 2 before the expulsion vote passed, with Mr. Tazewell voting negative. Related authentic documents and a British minister note discussed.
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Senate
William Blount
House of Representatives
Martin
Mr. Cocks
Blount
Dallas
Ingersoll
Mr. Dallas
Mr. Ingersoll
Ross Rose
Bloodworth
Yeas
Tazewell
British Envoy Probes US on Spanish Expedition Fear
Timothy Prexsaina presents inquiry to Robert Lifton about possible British led expedition against Spanish ports near the US. He mentions past assurances denying any such plan and asks whether other projects against Spain or cooperation with colonies exist. The letter emphasizes US rights, seeks courtly information to safeguard stability and welfare.
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R. Lifton
Pickering
Louisiana
Canada
United States
Montis
Spain
Fon Posfers
Reply of Mr Liston to Secretary of State Pickegine
The letter reports Mr Liston informing Secretary of State Pickegine of a proposed British feint plan to invade Florida using American-based forces. He opposes the project and notes Ministers declined to support it, citing neutrality violations and inhumanity. He declines further detail, wary of potential double agents and poor loyalties among the speculators.
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Mr. Liston
Coronel Pickegine
Philadelphia
Floridas
United States
Fa Ely
Great Britain
Channel Fleet Returns to Torbay Amid Preparations for Brest Ration
London reports the Channel Fleet under Admiral Bridport has returned to Torbay as preparations resume for a ration off Brest in a few days. Gibraltar letters note Spaniards near the fortress erecting fresh mortar batteries and gathering ammunition while staff are moved south. General O’Hara completes new works and treble bomb proof magazines. Land-Port and Forbes barrier fortifications advance. a new deep forges chamber is cut from solid rock near the causeway. A Serpent cartel outbound from Havre carried 40 gun boats and two corvettes toward Saint Marcou to dispossess the English, but the crew returned at the first favorable wind. other frigates near sea and two on stocks indicate active naval buildup.
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Lord Bridport
Torbay
Brest
Gibraltar
O’hara
Forbes
Serpent Cartel
Spithead
Havre
Saint. Marcou
Bearon
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