The Works of William Cowper / His life, letters, and poems, now first completed by the introduction of Cowper's private correspondence

by William Cowper

[227] Private correspondence.

[228] This alludes to Mr. Pitt being retained in office, though frequently outvoted in Parliament.

[229] Mr. Bull's son, who afterwards succeeded his father, both in the ministerial office, and also in the seminary established at Newport Pagnel, and with no less claim to respect and esteem.

[230] The signature assumed by Mr. Newton.

[231] The French nation, who aided America in her struggle for independence.

[232] Private correspondence.

[233] Private correspondence.

[234] His tame hare.

[235] We have already stated that Mr. Pitt was frequently out-voted at this time in the House of Commons, but, being supported by the king, did not choose to resign.

[236] See Sir William Hamilton's account of this awful event.