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… unladylike hooting and groaning, 6 and the duchess of Gordon, a strong supporter of Pitt, using distinctly unladylike language to the prince himself at a ball: ‘The Prince ask’d the Dutchess of Gordon to wear such a Cap; she said she would … candidates and their agents to be properly respectful when canvassing. Arrogance, disrespect, intimidation or abusive language could result in lost votes, but the reports of the Select Committees on controverted elections (those elections …
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