Random Recollections of the House of Commons, from the Year 1830 to the Close of 1835, Including Personal Sketches of the Leading Members of All Parties

xii, 382 pp. Blue cloth, morocco spine label with gilt titles and rules. Pseudonymously written by a British Army officer who fought in the American Revolution, served as governor of East Florida, and had seats in the House of Commons from 1773 to 1802. CONTENTS: Preface; The House; Forms, Rules, Regulations, &c. of the House; Miscellaneous Observations; Scenes in the House; The Late and Present Speakers; The Tory Party--Late Members; Tory Party--Present Members; The Neutral Party; The Liberal Party--Late Members; Members Who Have Seats in the Cabinet; Members of the Government Who Have Not Seats in the Cabinet; The Metropolitan Members; The Country Liberal Party; The Irish Liberal Members; Literary Members; Religious Members; New Members; Concluding Remarks.