Note 8
On The Death Of Dr. Swift by Himself

Henry St. John, Lord Viscount Bolingbroke, Secretary of State to Queen Anne of blessed Memory. He is reckoned the most Universal Genius in Europe; Walpole dreading his Abilities, treated him most injuriously, working with King George, who forgot his Promise of restoring the said Lord, upon the restless importunity of Walpole.

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