To the worthy and independent electors of the city of Westminster. You all remember when the Nomination of the Representatives for Westminster was solely and entirely in the Hands of the Court, and Two Noble Dukes, whose overbearing Influence totally overwhelmed that of the Independent Electors. Many vain Attempts were made to stem that Torrent, which miscarried owing to the Deficiency of Ability and Exertion in the Candidates who undertook it. Let me ask you this plain Question-Was not Mr. Fox the first who stepped forward and successfully engaged in the Cause of the Independent Electors? This cannot be denied. Is it not equally true that he is now standing in Opposition to the very same Interest, viz. That of the Court and the above-mentioned Noblemen? I leave to your own good Sense to decide whether your Old Enemies the Friends of Corruption are not endeavouring to regain that Influence which his Exertions destroyed, and re-establish that Ignominious Thraldom which heretofore disgraced this respectable City. An Impartial Elector.

Date:

1784]