Letter : [Twickenham], to Thomas Pitt, 1764 June 5.

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Letter : [Twickenham], to Thomas Pitt, 1764 June 5.

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ALS from Horace Walpole to Thomas Pitt, Lord of the Admiralty in George Grenville's government, in which Walpole clarifies his position in the dispute over the dismissal of General Conway on account of Conway's opposition to the use of general warrants. Walpole provides a passionate defense of Conway.

1 item ([6] p.) ; 33 cm.

Yale University, Lewis Walpole Library

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