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Lord Brougham

A British statesman, referenced in the poems.

minor

First appearance: reminiscences

Lord Brougham shows up with force in Robert Fleming Gourley. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Opposed Gourley's schemes and was whipped by Gourley in the lobby of the House of Commons.
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  • Breaking point
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