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South Sea Company troubles and Knight capture reported
From The Hague Courant and Brussels comes word of the former South Sea Company cashier Knight being seized near Tirlemont and confined at the citadel, while the Court of Directors debates a relief petition to Parliament. London reports on transfers, debt payments, and stock quotes as Parliament weighs a new settlement and enforcement of orders.
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Great Britain
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