William Pitt

British nation and recall William Pitt to power, whose vigor of purpose animated anew the people of other countries and promised an early termination of French dominion in America.

The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 4, January, 1885 Various

A detester of all machine politicians, he was a statesman worthy to be called the William Pitt of the United States.

54-40 or Fight Emerson Hough 1890

This son, by name William Pitt, very much resembled Diamond Tom, his illustrious grandfather -- Nature bred back.

Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators Elbert Hubbard 1885

With leaders such as William Pitt and Lyttelton on the one hand, and the corrupt figure of Walpole on the other, there is no wonder that Fielding flung all his generous force into the effort to free England from so degrading a domination.

Henry Fielding: a Memoir G. M. Godden

With leaders such as William Pitt and Lyttelton on the one hand, and the corrupt figure of Walpole on the other, there is no wonder that Fielding flung all his generous force into the effort to free England from so degrading a domination.

Henry Fielding A Memoir Godden, G M 1909

RD to William Pitt, MAR 22, 1757, in Freeman 2:244; RD to GW, APR 7, 1757, GWP S4.

George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011

October 4: William Pitt resigns; resignation accepted next day

George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011

November: William Pitt enters the British government

George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011

Forbes warned William Pitt that between Carlisle and Fort Duquesne stretched an immense forest and mountain ranges “impenetrable almost to any thing humane save the Indians.”

George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011

In London, William Pitt had gained power as secretary of state, leader of the House of Commons, and in full control of the war and foreign affairs.

George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011