Diamond Cut Diamond, Or, Observations on a Pamphlet, Entitled a Review of the Conduct of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales: Comprising a Free and . and Courtier, During a Period of Twenty Year

Diamond Cut Diamond, Or, Observations On A Pamphlet, Entitled A Review Of The Conduct Of His Royal Highness The Prince Of Wales: Comprising A Free And Impartial View Of Mr. Jefferys, As A Tradesman, Politician, And Courtier, During A Period Of Twenty Years by Thomas Gilliland. This political pamphlet, originally published in 1806, presents a polemical critique of Mr. Jefferys's pamphlet about the Prince of Wales, arguing that Jefferys's writings stem from vanity and self-interest. The author, writing under the pseudonym Philo-Veritas, tracks Jefferys' career from the 1780s through the Prince's circles, alleging breaches of confidence, extravagant spending on Carlton House, and alleged manipulations of debts with Mrs. Fitzherbert. The Observations defend the Prince's dignity and warning against libel and opportunism, while recounting the alleged settlements and financial dealings and the legal proceedings surrounding Jefferys' claims. The work blends moral rhetoric with political critique and culminates with reflections on virtue, royal patronage, and public accountability.