The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Nov. 4. The following is Part of Dr. Musgrave's speech at the castle of Exon, Oct. 5, 1769.

"But perhaps the gentleman * would suggest, that the fact of my carrying an information to Lord Halifax is not fully proved. The answer to this is easy. The address has been published now five weeks, in all which time the persons concerned have not contradicted it, they have not enquired, nay, it should seem by their delays that THEY DARE NOT ENQUIRE INTO IT. What better proof of this fact can any man desire? Or does the gentleman allow this, but is doubtful whether L. H. was under any obligation to attend it, whether it might not be too frivolous to merit any regard, and therefore thinks I ought to exhibit it, before I lay what he calls a burden upon the county? I will make him easy as to that point: I lay no burden upon the county or upon any man. I take it all upon my own shoulders: I MYSELF IMPEACH HIM: & the only thing I wish or desire, is to have my impeachment heard, which, believe me, Gentlemen, never will be heard, unless you concur in requesting it..."

* Mr. Short, who had told the Doctor that he should produce the proofs of his charge against Lord Halifax.