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From his great talents, became of such importance, that many speeches were made against him in both houses of parliament, vii. 94.
1710. Refused to be chaplain to the lord treasurer, that he might preserve his independency, iv. 18.
Never absent from court, from September of this year, till 1714, within two months of the queen's death, except about six weeks in Ireland, iv. 278.
Coldly received by lord treasurer Godolphin, xiv. 196.
Is diffident of success, and promises to return to Ireland speedily, whether he succeeds or no, ibid. 205.
Is disgusted with the family of the Temples, 197.
His picture painted by Jervas, 199.
Is advised to suspend his application till the approaching change of the ministry, 207.
His memorial to Mr. Harley about the first-fruits, xi. 91.
His account of the manner and events of his first application to Mr. Harley, respecting the remission of them, xiv. 94. 220.
The lord primate and archbishop of Dublin commit the care of soliciting that affair to his diligence and prudence, by a new commission signed by them both, xi. 101.
Which came not to his hands till after the business was effected, xiv. 351.
Tells Stella, in confidence, that he has succeeded in his application, 252.
Wrote a ballad (full of puns) on the Westminster election, 237.
His grand commission succeeds, entirely through his personal credit with Mr. Harley, 238.
Complains of Mr. Addison's reservedness, in a point wherein Swift meant very highly to serve him, 240.
Prefers Laracor to the prebendal residence at Westminster, 241.
Had a fit of giddiness, 248.
Is well satisfied with Mr. Harley's kindness; but has a view to some addition to Laracor from the duke of Ormond, 256.
Highly resents the treatment he had received from the whigs, ibid.
He dined for the first time with Mr. secretary St. John; from whom, as well as from Mr. Harley, he receives very singular marks of respect, 259.
The bishops of Ireland apply to the duke of Ormond, for their first-fruits, when the business was already done, 268.
The dean's reflections on their absurd conduct, 269.
He is engaged in the service of the ministry, 274.
They dislike his assisting Steele in the Tatlers, 289.
Dr. Swift never could be prevailed on to preach before the queen, 291.
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