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Title
Introduction.
Abstract
The article discusses the life and political career of Arthur Onslow, the Speaker of the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1728 to 1761. Topics mentioned include family background, Onslow's political views, his involvement in parliamentary procedure and patronage, and his death. Also mentioned are the themes of his letters to other political and intellectual figures including church patronage and the Scottish linen industry.