HL Deb 14 May 1806 vol 7 c146
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Earl Spencer, in the absence of his noble friend lord Grenville, moved the order of the day for taking his majesty's message into consideration, relative to a provision for the family of lord Nelson. He was confident that every noble lord who heard him would cheerfully concur in any measure that went to confer adequate rewards for services so important and beneficial to the country as those' rendered by the signal exploits of the late gallant and ever-to-be-lamented hero, lord viscount Nelson. His lordship then moved an address to his majesty, thanking him for his gracious message, and assuring his Majesty that the house would readily concur in promoting the object of the same.—The address was agreed to, nem. diss.

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