"I went as I think every acquaintance is almost bound to do, to see Mr. Wilkes in his confinement, to hear from himsel…"

"I must nevertheless have trod very warily on ground that seemed to come any ways under the denomination of an insult …"

"On the whole it was thought advisable to postpone the issuing of the Proclamation, which, at this time, would only ap…"

"But what is your present situation? ... Great Britain is stript of, or deserted by, every ally on the Continent that …"

"As to Ireland: That kingdom must be considered to be in so critical a state, that unless a reform, a temperate reform…"

"To prevent these greatest of evils extending hither, it will be wise to oppose the only effective remedy, which I ear…"

"It is impossible to present a more honourable trait of this noble Duke's character, of his virtues as a patriot, or o…"

"He was punctual in his dealings; kind to his domestics; hospitable to strangers, and faithful to his friends. His abi…"

"Though I wrote this letter merely with a view of acquainting you with the state of this bill, I cannot let this oppor…"

"The character of the reputed ancestors of some men, has made it possible for their descendants to be vicious in the e…"