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is a gentleman of a very sweet, easy, affable disposition; of good sense, extremely zealous for the constitution of his country, yet does not seem over forward; keeps an exact unity among the officers under him, and encourages them in their duty, through a peculiar familiarity; by which he obliges them, and keeps up the dignity of being master. He is a handsome man, middle stature, toward 40 years old. A fair character.

of much honour, a lover of the constitution of his country; a very agreeable companion in conversation, a bold orator in the house of commons, when the interest of his country is at stake; of a good address, middle stature, fair complexion, turned of 40 years old. I thought him a very heavy man.

was very poor at the revolution; had no business to support him, all the reign of king William; yet made a good figure. He is a very cloudy-looked man, fat, of middle stature, about 50 years old. He was used ill by most ministers; he ruined his estate, which put him under a necessity to comply with the times. Rh