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1755. Endeavours for Peace with France in vain 2

Duke of Dorset removed; Lord Hartington made Lord-Lieutenant 3

Debate on King Charles’s Martyrdom _ib._

Affair of Sheriffs-Depute in Scotland, and Debates thereon 4

Ireland 10

History of the Mitchel Election 11

Scotch Sheriff-Depute Bill 14

History of Earl Poulet 18

Preparations for War 19

Ireland _ib._

Preparations for War in France 20

King’s Journey to Hanover _ib._

Duke of Cumberland at head of Regency 21

Prospects of War 22

Affairs of Ireland 23