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been introduced at Carlton House, must have formed this conclusion from his intercourse with some of his learned contemporaries.[1] Among others, he was
- ↑ Another opinion of this Gentleman's, which may be given for its curiosity, if not entitled to the notice of the historian; was that, on seeing it currently circulated, how the Prince of Wales associated with the leading members of the opposition, he would not allow it to be deduced as a fair inference, that the Prince concurred in opinion with Mr. Fox on public measures. "It is" said he "the policy of the Brunswic Family, for one of their number always to mix with the party out of place, to learn the plans, views and questions, discussed among them." He then instanced Duke William of Cumberland, the conqueror at Culloden, who was long remarked for being opposed to the Cabinet—and Frederic, Prince of Wales, seemed to have a predilection for those who were not in power.—It may be said, there was no occasion to doubt the Duke's sincerity, if he appeared inimical to the Pelham, or the Bute administrations; and Prince Frederic (according to Lord Orford) was so much at variance with his Father and Queen
In the same year, George IV. further merited the title of a Benefactor to Literature, by giving to the nation the valuable and extensive Library which had been collected by his Royal Father.One of the earliest proofs given by the King of his cultivated taste and love of antient learning, was shown in the Literary Mission to the Court of Naples, for the more rapid development and transcription of the Herculanean Manuscripts—a Mission equally honourable to the country from which it emanated, and the accomplished Prince who promoted it, and successful, beyond what is generally known, in its results.[subnote 1]
- ↑ It is much to be regretted, however, that the learned have been hitherto disappointed, in hoping to recover, from this source, the lost books of Livy.
