Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Second, Volume 3 (of 3)

CHAPTER VI.

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1758. History of Dr. Hensey 130

Election of a Pope 131

Rezzonico elected Pope 133

Taking of Cherbourg _ib._

Cape Breton taken _ib._

Other Events in America 134

Affair at St. Cas 135

Battle of Custrin, and relief of Dresden 138

Disputes with Holland 139

Assassination of the King of Portugal 141

Portugal 143

The English Army in Germany 147

Defeat at Hochkirchen 148

Sieges of Neiss, Cosel, and Dresden raised 149

Parliament meets _ib._

Addresses of Thanks 150

Army voted 151

Affair of Dr. Shebbear 152

Pitt’s behaviour to Conway 154

Pitt’s conduct in Ministry 156

Lord Arran 157

Disgrace of the Cardinal de Bernis 158

Conclusion _ib._

Author’s own Character 159