“A sequel to British Museum Satires No. 11292, illustration to a similar broadside. The Duke of York rises from his chair, greatly distressed at the paper which he holds: Charges against the Duke. He wears uniform, his hat and sword on the ground, the sword broken at the word Ho/nor inscribed on the blade. Two women (right) watch him furtively; one is intended for Mrs. Clarke, the other for Miss Taylor, who holds a purse. On a table by the Duke are papers: Paid to Mrs Clarke 1500, 6400, 1100, 1600, and Sir Dd Dundas Commander in Chief.'”–British Museum online catalogue.
- Title: Second book of the Chronicle of the Isles [graphic] : containing the progress and discovery of iniquity, confusion that followeth resignation, contrition for past offences, and meetings of the people upon charges against the Duke of York.
- Publication: [London] : Printed by and for J. Herbert, at his Newspaper Office, No. 4, Merlin’s Place, Spa Fields, [April 1809]
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Acquired March 2024