02337cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000032001122450063001442640051002073000047002583360026003053370026003313380036003575000031003935080047004245201250004715340045017216530055017666530049018216530051018706530048019218560042019694610UtSlPG20260610133128.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aWalpole, Horace,d1717-179714aThe Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 2 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-11-01  aThis etext was produced by Marjorie Fulton  a"The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 2" by Horace Walpole is a collection of personal correspondence written during the mid-18th century. This volume spans letters covering significant events and social dynamics of the time, revealing Walpole's observations on both the political landscape and cultural life of his era. The letters reflect themes of governance, society, and personal anecdotes, providing insights into the intricate relations among prominent figures of the period.  At the start of this volume, Walpole communicates with Sir Horace Mann from his residence, Strawberry Hill, reflecting on the recent parliamentary sessions and his reactions to the aftermath of a peace treaty. He discusses the turbulence within the government, particularly the formidable opposition led by the Prince, and shares accounts of various public festivities, such as jubilee celebrations and firework displays. Through a blend of political commentary, personal reflections, and vivid descriptions of social events, the opening letters illustrate not only the political intrigues of the time but also the culture of celebration and spectacle that characterized Walpole's social milieu. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAuthors, English -- 18th century -- Correspondence  aWalpole, Horace, 1717-1797 -- Correspondence  aLegislators -- Great Britain -- Correspondence  aNobility -- Great Britain -- Correspondence40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4610