First published in 1809, this book is an account of the investigation into allegations of corruption against the Duke of York, who was Commander-in-Chief of the British Army at the time. Wardle's book provides a fascinating look at the politics and scandals of the time, making it an essential read for anyone interested in British history or military history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.