Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Third, Volume 1 (of 4)

CHAPTER XXII.

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1763. Nov. 15th. Opening of Parliament 309

Wilkes’s “Essay on Woman” laid before the House of Lords 310

Persecution of Wilkes 313

He complains in the House of a Breach of Privilege 314

Warm Debate on the Question _ib._

Wilkes wounded in a Duel by Martin 317

Nov. 16th. The King’s Speech read to the Commons 318

Postponement of the farther Hearing on Wilkes 319

Bestowal of the Bishoprick of Osnabrugh 320