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Reference Number705:73 BA14450/337/11 (1-9); 12
Hierarchy Browser Number350/8/10/6
TitleDocuments relating to motions put forward in the House of Lords
DescriptionItems 705:73 BA14450/337/11 (1-4) are letters sent from the Hertfordshire, Westminster, and London committees giving their thanks and support to Lord Shelburne and the Lords who supported his motion in the House of Lords.
Items 705:73 BA14450/337/11 (5-9) are a bundle of notes written in the hand of George William, 6th Earl of Coventry, being drafts of speeches prepared to be presented to the House of Lords. Item 705:73 BA14450/337/12 being an intended motion to be presented to the House on the subject of the American war in 1782. A note in Coventry's hand states 'prevented by Lord Shelburne's refusal to join in'.
Date1779-1780
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