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[ The celebrated Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, equally famous for her personal attractions and her political enthusiasm in the Whig interest. Her canvassing, and, it is said, her kisses, largely contributed to the return of Charles james Fox for Westminster in the election of 1784. She was the daughter of John, first Earl Spencer; was born 1757; married, 1774, to William, fifth Duke of Devonshire; and died, 1806. Her portrait was painted by both Reynolds and Gainsborough. Mary Isabella, Duchess of Rutland, was the youngest daughter of the Duke of Beaufort, and was married, in 1775, to Charles Mariners, fourth Duke of Rutland. She died, 1831.—ED.]
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[ Susan and Sophy were younger daughters of Mrs. Thrale—ED.]
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[ The manager of Mr. Thrale's brewery.—ED.]
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[ i.e. To Streatham: Fanny had been home in the interval.—ED.]
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[ Of Bath Easton: husband of the lady of the “Vase.” See note [123], ante, P. 174.—ED.]