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The Union (1799-1800)

The Union William Pitt the great English prime minister had long resolved upon a legislative union between England and Ireland : he believed the proper time had now come; and made very careiul preparations for his purpose. At the opening of 1799 the marquis of Corn- ,walhs was lord lieutenant and lord Castlereagh was chief [...]

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