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4. And again, in a speech, bearing date the 8 th of November

1768, - “The opportunity which the late general Election

gives me, of knowing from the Representatives in Parliament the more immediate sense of my people, has made me desirous,

&c.”

5. And again, in a Speech, bearing date the 1 st of November

1780, “It is with more than ordinary satisfaction that I meet you in Parliament, at

a time when the late Elections

may afford me an opportunity of receiving the most certain

information, of the disposition, and the wishes of my people, to which I am always inclined to pay

the utmost attention and regard.” –

6. And again, in a Speech, bearing date the 24 th of March 1784,

after mention made of the then situation of the Country + his

Majesty was pleased to say – “I feel it a duty I owe to the constitution and the

Country in such a situation to recurr as speedily as

possible to the sense of my people, by calling in a new Parliament.” –

{+ Turn to the Speech to see whether any more particular mention is necessary – 30

April 1818. Not necessary. It was the continuance of a Whig majority against the

Minority - }
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