Letter from Sir Walpole on Pulteney and Royal Policy
A dated 1747 letter from Sir Robert Walpole to the king outlines a plan to curb the influence of Mr. Pulteney by flattering him, placing him at the heart of government, then withdrawing support. It claims the tactic would ruin his popularity, enable dismissal, and restore order, noting Pulteney was later elevated to Viscount Pulteney and Earl of Bath in 1742.
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Rose
Watrote
Sahitary
House of Commons
Fenton
Robert Walpole
Mr. Pulteney
Viscount Pulteney
Earl of Bath
Justice Grose
Recorder
London
Lord Kenyon
Illegal Licence Grants Trial at Westminster Hall
Law report from Westminster Hall describes an indictment against A Sainsbury and others for illegally granting several licences. Mr. Shepherd contends the record shows illegal and improper actions, and the defendants are found guilty of the offence.
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Awestminster Hall
Court OF King’s Bench
Athe King
A. Sainsbury
Shepherd
Jurisdiction over licences debated by Surrey and City magistrates
A September meeting of Surrey County Justices denied licences to some applicants and, after that, City of London magistrates held a separate licence granting meeting. The Special Verdict and judges concluded the Surrey and City magistrates had concurrent jurisdiction, with no exclusionary charter language. The court emphasized proper conduct and legality of proceedings, denying exclusive control by the City and warning against future unlawful adjournments.
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Surrey
London
Southwark
Edward VI
County of
George LI
Garrow
Lord Kenyon
Talbot
Hubble
City of London
Igh
Justice Abarz
Mr. Garrow
Justice Buller
City of
Law Case on Promissory Note and Alleged Marital Fraud
The plaintiff sued on a 300l note payable after marriage to the defendant’s daughter. The jury found for the plaintiff. the defendant sought a new trial arguing the marriage was illegal and influenced by fraud. Lord Kenyon refused a new trial, noting the jury’s conclusions and the Marriage Act, with emphasis on not circumventing the act through presumptions. The judge cited Standen against Standen as a precedent and warned against undermining the act.
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Wilkinson U. Payne
Furtice Grofe
Serj
Cockle
Chamtre
Lord Kenyon
Standen
FurtierPurt
Sixth Edition of Freeconservations on Scurvy Diet and Remedy
A catalog entry notes the Sixth Edition of Freeconservations on the Scurvy Diet and Remedy with remarks on exercise baths and medicinal waters, priced 2s, sewed, with listing of booksellers in Paternoster Row, St Paul’s Yard, and Soho Square, claiming relief for 14891 patients. It cites extracts praising Mr spussary for medical advice, useful principles, and observations on diet and tea.
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S. Wilkie
Paternoster Row
E. Newberry
St. Paul’s Church Yard
Soho Square
London Magazine
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