London and the Kingdom - Volume 3 A History Derived Mainly from the Archives at Guildhall in the Custody of the Corporation of the City of London.

CHAPTER XXXIX.

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_Wilkes and his brother Aldermen.--Chatham and the City deprecate England's policy towards America.--The King notifies his intention of receiving no more Addresses of the Livery on the Throne.--Wilkes and the Lord Chamberlain.--New York appeals to London.--An Address of the Livery not received.--Address of the Common Council received in usual manner.--Address of the Livery to the Electors of Great Britain.--Ex-Sheriff Sayre committed to the Tower.--Expenses of Wilkes's Mayoralty.--Wilkes and the Chamberlainship.--Doctor Richard Price.--The Declaration of Independence.--The City and Press Warrants.--Alliance between France and America.--The Death of Chatham.--His Funeral.--His Monument in the Guildhall._ _Page 146_