Sir, Yesterday died here of a mortal wound, at the late battle of Thornhausen, the late commander of the British forces his last and true, will, dated three hours after the battle

People / Organizations

• D. B. (Author)

Imprint

London : Printed at the request of true British spirit, 1759.

Added name

Sackville, George Germain, Viscount, 1716-1785.

Publication year

1759

ESTC No.

T207257

Grub Street ID

236532

Description

1 sheet ; 1/2°.

Note

The "will" and "codicill" are in verse, the latter signed and dated: Dover, Aug. 15, 1759. D. B

The first line of the "will" is "From death there's no exemption can be,"

The sheet dated at head: Minden, August 2d. 1759

A satire on George, Viscount Sackville, deprived of the command of the British forces after his conduct at the battle of Minden; the final line of the "codicill" is ironical: "Small's the reward for him who saves our horse".