Wedderburne

He was seated on the Treasury-bench between his Attorney and Solicitor General, the two pillars of the law and state, magis pares quam similes; and the minister might indulge in a short slumber, whilst he was upholden on either hand by the majestic sense of Thurlow, and the skilful eloquence of Wedderburne.

Memoirs of My Life and Writings Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794 1994

That Wedderburne speaks and writes french, very correctly.

John Adams diary 29, 12 March - 31 July 1779 1961

The words of Wedderburne, however, coupled with the derisive and exulting laugh of the council, sank deep into the soul of Franklin.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr

Sergeant Glynn had asserted, that in conquering the Irish and Welsh our laws had been imposed upon them; but Wedderburne clearly showed that this was only effected in the lapse of ages; English laws not being introduced into Ireland till the time of James I., and in Wales till the time of Henry VIII.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr

Wedderburne next showed the difference existing in the law of succession in England and Canada, and argued, that it would be hard upon all younger sons in that province to establish the right of primogeniture on a sudden.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr

Wedderburne urged similar arguments, and he, with others, represented the urgent necessity of the case, and the danger of delay.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr

It is due to the character of Chatham, however, to say that had he been aware of Franklin's extreme intentions, he would, instead of affording him his sympathy, have joined with Wedderburne in holding him up to public contempt.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr

Chatham -- hastened to express his sympathy with Franklin, and his detestation of the treatment he had received from Wedderburne and the government.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr

When Wedderburne rose, he declared that nothing was further from the intention of Lord North than a dereliction of the rights of parliament, or a yielding to the insolence of the Americans.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr

After reviewing the arguments of the opposite counsel, Wedderburne directed himself to an inculpation of the assembly and people of Massachusets; in the course of which he attacked Dr. Franklin in a strain of bitter invective, on the ground of having violated private confidence in the disclosure of the letters.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr