Speech to the electors of Bristol (1774) [ Practices ]
… words, and with the most religious care and tenderness, in that very act of parliament, which was made to regulate the elections by freemen, and to prevent all possible abuses in making them. I do not intend to argue the matter here. My … which his present warmth dictates to him, I will attend their cause with diligence, and I hope with effect." … Elections … Conduct … Gentleman … Text taken from Edmund Burke, The political tracts and speeches: of Edmund Burke, Esq. …
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