THE

WORKS OF EDMUND BURKE.

IN NINE VOLUMES.

VOL. II.

BOSTON:

CHARLES C. LITTLE AND JAMES BROWN.

MDCCCXXXIX.

BOSTON: FREEMAN AND BOLLES, PRINTERS,

WASHINGTON STREET.

CONTENTS.

VOL. II.

PAGE.

Speech on Mr. Burke's Arrival at Bristol, and at the Conclusion of

the Poll, 1774

3

Speech on moving resolutions for Conciliation with America

15

A Letter from Mr. Burke to the Sheriffs of Bristol, on the Affairs of

America

87

Two Letters from Mr. Burke to Gentlemen in the City of Bristol,

on the Bill depending in Parliament relative to the Trade of

Ireland

135

Speech on presenting to the House of Commons, a Plan for the

better Security of the Independence of Parliament, and the Eco-

nomical Reformation of the Civil and other Establishments

151

A Representation to his Majesty, moved in the House of Commons,

June 14, 1784

.

Speech on the Nabob of Arcot's Debts

407

Appendix to the preceding Speech

498