Observations on the Liverymen Queries Addressed to London
A correspondent voices strong indignation at a Daily Advertiser pamphlet's criticisms of the Liverymen of London and their liberties. He argues the proposal to suppressOld methods risks royal or parliamentary constraint, condemns the pamphlet’s rhetoric, and defends the City’s magistracy while urging cautious reform and fidelity to civic rights.
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Liverymen of
London
le- Sen
Senate
S&c
Xozation
Baas
Zara
Cabal
Lottery
York
Admiralty Office
Duke of Grafton
Chamberelain
Carter
Coventry
Thomas Martin
Deceas
Guy’s Hospital
Steed
Bevins
Lombard-Street
Parrot
Fetter-Lane
Harris
Lloyd
Lad. Lane
Deane
Rochester
George Lee
Door of Laws
Henchman
Robert Hartley
Durham
John Foster
Nunington
Diocese of
Leader
Rowe Fham
Oxford
Earl of Pembroke
Evenrode
Worcester
White-Fryars
Lottery and London City Affairs Raise Public Debate
Bath, September 18 1739 letter discusses ticket sales for a lottery scheme, warnings about profiteering and a rival scheme. London reports include Plymouth, Deal and port news. Lord Mayor election maneuvers, livery meetings, and civic appointments. deaths, appointments and a rescue incident. multiple official notices and hospital governance updates.
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Bath
M. Zorozazet
Pontus
Crown Tavern
Exchange
Vintners Hall
Bull-Head
Cheapside
John Salter
Robert Godscall
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