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South Sea Company Address at General Court 1728
In St James's on March 21 1728 the South Sea Company presented its Humble Address to King George II through Sir John Byles the Sub Governor and John Radge Deputy Governor and the Duke of Grafton. The address thanked the King for protecting commerce and sought relief for losses under the Affiento Contract with Spain, urging continued support for trade and peace. The King expressed thanks and pledged utmost effort to serve the South Sea Company. The session also reported on measures to curb bribery in elections and navigational orders, with parliamentary business touching Gibraltar Minorca and land tax proceedings.
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