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History of Friedrich II. of Prussia
Vol. X. (of XXI.)

CHAPTER V
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[Tindal (xx.

372).

Coxe, &c.] Sheer calumnies, we now find.
Jenkins's account was doubtless abundantly emphatic; but there is no ground to question the substantial truth of him and it.

And so, after seven years of unnoticeable burning upon the thick skin of the English Public, the case of Jenkins accidentally burns through, and sets England bellowing; such a smart is there of it,--not to be soothed by Official wet-cloths; but getting worse and worse, for the nineteen months ensuing.

And in short--But we will not anticipate!.


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