Memoirs of the Duke of Marlborough with His Original Correspondence: Collected from the Family Records at Blenheim, and Other Authentic Sources, Volume 2G. Bell, 1907 |
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... answered it ; but I cannot but remain of the same mind I was when I wrote last concerning Sir Charles Hedges ... answer that all their friends will go along with them this winter . If this be complied with , you will then , in a ...
... answered it ; but I cannot but remain of the same mind I was when I wrote last concerning Sir Charles Hedges ... answer that all their friends will go along with them this winter . If this be complied with , you will then , in a ...
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... answer it neither to God nor man , but are obliged both in conscience and honour to do it . ' Let his words plead for her , who will be lost and undone if you pursue this cruel intention , and begs that you would neither think of it ...
... answer it neither to God nor man , but are obliged both in conscience and honour to do it . ' Let his words plead for her , who will be lost and undone if you pursue this cruel intention , and begs that you would neither think of it ...
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... punish us for our faults ; for I think what you write in yours of the 13th of Sep- tember is not to be answered ; for in England no minister can , or ought VOL . IL to govern without help . God preserve her , and 1706.1 17 HIS LETTERS .
... punish us for our faults ; for I think what you write in yours of the 13th of Sep- tember is not to be answered ; for in England no minister can , or ought VOL . IL to govern without help . God preserve her , and 1706.1 17 HIS LETTERS .
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... answer which concerns the estate of Woodstock and the house of Blenheim . I did make my humble request to the queen , that those might go along with the titles , and I make the like request to your lordships , that after the Duchess of ...
... answer which concerns the estate of Woodstock and the house of Blenheim . I did make my humble request to the queen , that those might go along with the titles , and I make the like request to your lordships , that after the Duchess of ...
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... answer to the numberless accusations and surmises against the principles of Marlbo- borough and Godolphin , that such a measure was accom- plished by them , in opposition to the efforts of a powerful combination of Tories and Jacobites ...
... answer to the numberless accusations and surmises against the principles of Marlbo- borough and Godolphin , that such a measure was accom- plished by them , in opposition to the efforts of a powerful combination of Tories and Jacobites ...
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