A brief and true history of Sir Robert Walpole, and his family, from their original, to the present time. Shewing The First Settlement of this Family in England. The Donations of Sir John de Walpole, and Ralph de Walpole, Bishop of Norwich, &c. The Eminent Services of Sir Henry de Walpole to King Edward I. And of his Son to King Henry VI. Transactions of Thomas Walpole, Esq; in the Reigns of King Henry Vii and Viii. Last Will and Testament of John Walpole, Serjeant at Law, 1557. Robert Walpole, Esq; marries the Daughter of Sir Edward Barkham, Lord Mayor of London in the Reign of King James I. Edward Walpole, his Son, made Knight of the Bath in the Reign of King Charles II. Robert Walpole (ii.) his Services under King William and Queen Mary. Robert Walpole (iii.) (now Sir Robert) his Conduct and Services, in the Reigns of King William, Queen Anne, King George I. & II. Conduct and Character of his two Brothers, Galfridus and Horatio Walpole. Robert Walpole (iv.) Reasons of his late Majesty for creating him a Peer of Great Britain. Particular Administration of Sir Robert Walpole, as First Commissioner of the Treasury, to the present Time. By William Musgrave, Esq;

  • Musgrave, William, Esq.
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M.DCC.XXXVIII. [1738]
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Genuine memoirs of the life and character of the Right Honourable Sir Robert Walpole

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London : printed for E. Curll, at Pope's Head in Rose-Street, Covent Garden, M.DCC.XXXVIII. [1738]

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[2],iv,[4],78p. ; 80.

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