On Mr. Fox's offering the P. of W. 100,000£ pr. ann. [manuscript], 1783.

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On Mr. Fox's offering the P. of W. 100,000£ pr. ann. [manuscript], 1783.

Poem, in Mrs. Walsingham's hand and possibly by her, concerning the Prince of Wales being offered 100,000 pounds per annum by Fox. Endorsed, possibly by Mrs. Garrick: "From Mrs. Walsingham, 1783."

2 leaves ; 23 x 19 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7782563

Folger Shakespeare Library

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