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The Pope, the devil and the Young Pretender lie prostrate near the coffin of the Duke of Cumberland lined with two rows of lit candles and mourning figures. Engraving by WW. after J.C., 1765.

George Grenville, Lord Bute and the Duke of Bedford dance on the tombstone of the Duke of Cumberland to the tune of the devil playing the bagpipes. Etching, 1765.

King George III and Queen Charlotte as the British lion and lioness ride in the state coach which is driven by the Earl of Bute and the Princess of Wales. Engraving, 1762.

The Dukes of Wellington (left) and Cumberland (right) conspire together on a bench in the House of Lords. Lithograph by John Doyle, 1830.

The Duke of Gloucester walks with the Duke of Cumberland who takes his left arm as they discuss politics. Lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1831.

Medulla medicinae universae: or, a new compendious dispensatory. Compiled at the command of His Royal Highness the Duke, for the use of the military hospital abroad, during the late war / By the King's physicians and surgeons, the surgeon-general, and apothecary-general, to the Army.

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Medulla medicinae universae: or, a new compendious dispensatory. Compiled at the command of His Royal Highness the Duke, for the use of the military hospital abroad, during the late war / By the King's physicians and surgeons, the surgeon-general, and apothecary-general, to the Army.