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Dover Letter and the Perils of London Influence in Elections
A Dover reader denounces a promotional letter by London traders urging Dover townsmen to back George Berkeley and Henry Furnese for the city and county seats. The writer condemns bribery and favors, cites past frauds, and warns of manipulation by London merchants linked to the South Sea Company. He calls for independent vote based on conscience and merit, resisting outside influence and corrupt pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Exchange
South-Sea Company
Dover
London
Poard
Corporation of
George Berkeley
Henry Furnese
Lord Vane
Edward Deering
Bef
England
Dever
Dunkirk
B—der
Viscount Bolingbroke
Lintirely
Cratmuan
George Betéley
Henry Furness
Elgis