CONTENTS:Early days 1705-1727The Bar 1727-1742Law officer 1742-1756Chief Justice of the Court of King’s Bench 1756On AssizeSkulking in the closet 1757-1768Man of affairsThe law merchantThe enforcement of moralsWilkes and libertyThe Douglas cause 1769Junius 1769-70Freeing the slaves 1772The Gordon Riots 1780Last days 1780-1793Legal influence