NCO191222 The Siege of Blenheim, or The new system of Gunning discovered, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: scandal involving Elizabeth Gunning (1769-1823) and Duke of Marlborough (1766-1840); shower of excrement from the duke\'s backside; The Gunning Love-letter scandal, also known ???he Gunningiad?? General John Gunning, Elizabeth, Mrs Gunning (Susanna Minifie) and the Duchess of Bedfordshire. Forged letter. a publicized letter from Mrs. Susannah Gunning to the Duke of Argyll in defense of her daughter??? conduct, "A Letter from Mrs. Gunning to His Grace the Duke of Argyll" incited the scandal??? eruption into print, pamphlet, and periodical).