Speech to the electors of Bristol (1774) [ Practices ]
… On Being declared by the Sheriffs duly elected one of the Representatives in Parliament for that City, On Thursday the 3d of November, 1774. Speech at the conclusion of the poll … other. I assure the worthy freemen, and this corporation, that, if the gentleman perseveres in the intentions, which his present warmth dictates to him, I will attend their cause with diligence, and I hope with effect. For, if I know any … I should, at the same time, be obliged to vindicate the former a part of my antagonist's conduct against his own present inclinations. I owe myself, in all things, to all the freemen of this city. My particular friends have a demand …
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