8vo. 61pp, [1]. Later cream paper boards, printed paper lettering-piece to upper board. Lightly rubbed, with toning to boards and spine. Title page browned and stained, very occasional light spotting.

The first edition of an anonymous pamphlet defending the decisions of Sir Robert Walpole, contemporary chancellor of the exchequer, in conducting British expeditions to the West Indies against the Spaniards, objecting to accusations that the government had been 'neglecting' to expand its imperial reach, and supporting the government's recent adjustments in foreign policy and international relations, especially with Spain after the Treaty of Hanover.