A band of militiamen in uniform marching in a disorderly manner, headed by a drummer. Etching by M. Darly, 1777, after E. Topham.

The remarkable life of John Elwes Esq., member in three successive Parliaments for Berkshire, with singular anecdotes, etc. Supposed to be the greatest instance of penury, that ever existed / [Edward Topham].

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A band of militiamen in uniform marching in a disorderly manner, headed by a drummer. Etching by M. Darly, 1777, after E. Topham.

The remarkable life of John Elwes Esq., member in three successive Parliaments for Berkshire, with singular anecdotes, etc. Supposed to be the greatest instance of penury, that ever existed / [Edward Topham].