AN INQUIRY INTO THE FITNESS OF ATTENDING PARLIAMENT: IN A LETTER FROM A MEMBER TO HIS FRIEND, WHO HAS ABSENTED
by [War of Jenkins' Ear
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London: T. Coope, 1739. [2],28pp. Lacks half title. Modern tan half morocco and cloth, spine gilt. Minor soiling and wear. Very good plus. Letter concerning the secession on March 9, 1739 of the "Patriots" from the House of Commons over the negotiations preceding the War of Jenkins' Ear. The Patriots were Tories and disaffected Whigs who opposed Sir Robert Walpole, the first Prime Minister. Walpole argued for peace and moderation in dealing with Spain, and he was supported by a scant majority. This letter presents the informed view of a member of Parliament, displaying the furor in England for the protection of their American trade and decrying the factitious nature of English politics. The secession proved advantageous for Walpole because it allowed him to push through several bills relating to the free exportation of sugar and molasses from the West Indian Colonies. ESTC T138894. GOLDSMITHS 7730. EUROPEAN AMERICANA 739/154. SABIN 34807.
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- Title
- AN INQUIRY INTO THE FITNESS OF ATTENDING PARLIAMENT: IN A LETTER FROM A MEMBER TO HIS FRIEND, WHO HAS ABSENTED
- Author
- [War of Jenkins' Ear
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- T. Coope
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1739
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We issue frequent, and substantial, catalogues in our fields of specialization, and we are equipped to produce smaller lists devoted to specific subjects with ease in response to requests.
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