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Nottinghams Petition on South Sea Crisis and Blasphemy
The document urges aggressive action against immorality and treachery, citing the King’s orders to investigate servants and punish offenders. It laments South Sea Directors, requests relief for trade and public credit, and notes clergy praise for the Earl of Nottingham. Also reports deaths, a blasphemy bill, and stock prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commons
Great Britain
Nottingham
South-Sea Company
Reading
Berkshire
Holden
Earl of Nottingham
Whitton
Dawson
la Croze
Old Windsor
James Herbert E.sq
Oxford
Dunbar
Lord Clifford
Mr. Fairfax
Lord Fairfax
Lord Willoughby of Broke
General Assembly
Church of Scotland
Earl of
St. Martin’s Church
India
York Buildings
Royal Exchange Assurance
London
New South Sea
Bank
London Assurance
Ottavo
Anne
Padsner
Charles Livington
St. Wae