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Speech in House of Lords on war and peace with France
The King delivers a lengthy speech to the House of Lords praising wartime gains, urging continued sacrifice and funding to sustain victory. Lords Mornington, Grenville, FitzWilliam, and Ponsbothen express harsh views on French Directory, demand enduring resolve, and debate terms for peace and funding. The Address is passed. thanks to Lord Duncan and officers to be moved next session.
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Baron Wellesley
Hogie
Lord Fitzwilliam
Geing
France
Adina
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Avignon
Geneva
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Fizewilliam
Pans
England
Tall
West Indies
Cape of Good Hope
Trincomale
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Duke of Norfolk
Lord Grenville
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Lord Spencer
Lord Duncan