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… witty women. Her invitations could be openly political, as was the case in November 1758 when she invited the leading Opposition politician and Paymaster of the Forces, Henry Fox, to dinner. Fox, who was keen to gain Opposition supporters, recorded the event: ‘On Thursday at Ly Hervey’s to meet a very amiable young Man, of great Merit — …
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