An apology for the conduct of a late celebrated second-rate minister. From the year 1729, at which time he commenc'd courtier, till within a few weeks of his death, in 1746. Giving a clear View of his real Principles and Design, and containing many curious and interesting Particulars, relative to the Times, and to Persons in the highest Stations. Written by himself, and found among his papers.

People / Organizations

• William Webb junior ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed for W. Webb, in Paternoster-Row, MDCCXLVII. [1747]

Publication year

1747-1747

ESTC No.

N16301

Grub Street ID

5978

Description

36p. ; 12⁰

Note

Attributed to one "Lynch (an Irish Papist)" in the two Lampeter copies; sometimes wrongly attributed to Thomas Winnington or to Edward Weston.

Replied to in 'A free comment on the late Mr. W-g-n's apology .. By a lady', London, 1748.