Medallic illustrations of the history of Great Britain and Ireland to the death of George II (1885)
Hawkins, Edward, 1780-1867, Franks, Augustus Wollaston, Sir, 1826-1897, Grueber, Herbert A. (Herbert Appold), 1846-1927 · London : Printed by order of the Trustees of the British museum · leaf 582
officeof Prime Minister, and was created Earl of Orford. The bag GEORGE II. 1742. 567 of money refers to the charges of bribery and corruption madeagainst him by his enemies, and on account of which hisimpeachment was generally expected. The reverse is a sort ofpun upon his name, Wall-pole—a pole… … 200. Resignation of Sir Robert Walpole. At this time a general toast was, Success to the new Ministry,and no screen. In several satirical prints of the time ascreen is introduced, on which are represented various historicalevents; whilst a mirror shows the persons behind the screenby whose…
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