War of Jenkins' Ear

London, 1740. The Conduct of His Grace the D-ke of Ar--le for the last 4 years reviewed. Together with His Grace's Speech April 15th, 1740. Upon the State of the Nation. 8vo., disbound, half-title, title, pp [3]- 34, [2], {33]- 57. London: Printed for Mr. Webb, 1740.

First Edition, first issue. Chiefly concerned with relations with Spain in the Caribbean. "Archibald Campbell, third Duke of Argylle,... Walpole's chief advisor in Scotland, strongly opposed the Convention with Spain, and supported the war with that country. The writer of this pamphlet reviews and upholds his Grace's conduct during the negotiations for the Convention and Peace... In the appended speech the Duke censures the Government for not supporting Admiral Vernon with a proper body of land forces after the taking of Porto Bello, when the opportunity occurred for greater conquests..." -Stevens, Rare Americana (1926), Half-title little dusty and ragged at inner edge.