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The New Minister or as it Should be, February 1806

 Item — Box: LF104/8 Box 1
Reference code: LF104/8/43

Scope and Contents

Artist: Charles Williams. Published: Walker. George III (left) steps from the throne to the front of the dais to inspect Fox through his glass. A beefeater stands beside the dais. Fox (right) stands, chapeau- bras, facing him in profile to the left, his right hand on his breast. Grenville, full face, stands between them, presenting Fox. He says: "The hon'ble Charles James Fox Your M------ a Man whose abilities the World have long admired, and whose Loyalty - Integrity & Honor - I will answer for." The King says, "What - what - what - Fox - Fox - Fox - Very glad to see him - very glad to see him Honest Man - Honest Man - great Abilities heard stories about him and Boney - don't believe it - dont believe it - be my secretary - be my Secretary of State!!" Fox answers: "The confidence which your M------ is pleased to repose in me, makes me truly happy, I beg leave to assure your M------ that the honor of your M----- Crown & the Glory of my Country is nearest my Heart, and while I am your M------ servant no Foreign Power shall dare insult the One, or diminish the Other." Partial description from the British Museum.

Dates

  • Creation: February 1806

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

1 Item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

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