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NHG-P.763.001
7 Jan 1763:11,12,13,21 (327)
From the Boston Evening Post Dec. 13. The following extract
of a letter from a gentleman of credit now in London, to his
friend here, containing the substance of Mr. Pitt's speech
in Parliament, in answer to Lord G---ge S--k--lle and others
that spoke before him, relating to the supplying his Majesty
with an additional sum for carrying on the war in Germany
and assisting the King of Portugal, we imagine needs no
apology to our readers for having a place in this paper.--
London, Tuesday May 12, 1762.
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Mr. Pitt, our late worthy minister, next rose from his
seat, and like an angel diffus'd a light throughout the
whole assembly; he spoke for 73 minutes, which when over,
seem'd like a moment of transport: He made a most glorious
speech; I was charm'd with the noble sentiments, the honesty
of heart, the tender regard for his King and country which
breath'd forth in every word he said; such inchanting musick
I never heard before; I forgot all my past misfortunes, and
did not anticipate those to come; while he was speaking I
was completely happy, if there be such on earth; he
convinc'd every one who was not more than an infidel 'twas
absolutely necessary to continue the German war, and assist
the King of Portugal;
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