Note 172 — FOOTNOTES: CHAPTER 11 CHAP. XII.

Mr. Walsh, in a letter to Lord Clive, of the 14th of February, 1765, after telling him of Mr. Sulivan's having split a number of votes, and of Mr. Divon (a partner of Child's house) having split 30,000l. to support him, informs Clive that he means to do the same with some of his money. He adds, "I am splitting mine to the amount of 20,000l. It is a troublesome and dangerous business, but the act of parliament will put an end to it."