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An Inquiry, Concerning the Author of the Letters of Junius
An Inquiry Concerning the Author of the Letters of Junius Author:John J. Roche Subtitle: In Which It Is Proved, by Internal, as Well as by Direct and Satisfactory Evidence, That They Were Written by the Late Right Hon. Edmund Burke General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1813 Original Publisher: Printed by Whittingham and Rowland ... for J. Carpenter ... and J. Carr Subjects: Great Britain Note... more »s: This is a black and white OCR reprint of the original. It has no illustrations and there may be typos or missing text. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. Excerpt: " My Lords and Gentlemen, "The necessity of improving the present general tranquillity to the great purpose of maintaining the strength, the reputation, and the prosperity of this country, ought to be ever before your eyes. To render your deliberations for that purpose successful, endeavour to cultivate a spirit of harmony among yourselves. My concurrence in whatever will promote the happiness of my people you may always depend upon; and, in that light, I shall ever be desirous of encouraging union among all those, who wish well to their country?' After this speech had been read in the House of Commons, an address was moved and seconded, in the usual manner. Mr. Secretary Conway then stood up and supported the motion. He concluded his speech with a panegyric on the late Mr. Charles Townshend; and, having mentioned his talents, abilities, judgment, sagacity,« less