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London Plague Powers Debated as Unconstitutional
In a dated discussion, signatories argue against parliamentary grants for policing infection. They warn military force could trigger harsher measures, disrupt trade and provoke public fear. They cite precedent from 1665 and caution against copying France’s arbitrary methods. They urge constitutional limits and monarchial restraint. A London petition and local notices follow, with stock and election notices interspersed.
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London
Westminster
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France
Great Britain
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Fidence
W. Eber
Strafford
Aberdeen
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Coningsby
Trevir
St. Fohn Bletfoe
Uxbridge
Bathurst
Ceftriens
Roffem Bingley
Gower
Aylesford
Foley
South-Sea Company
Merchant Taylors Hall
Arriv
Helland
Plesipocentiaries
Cambray
Bank
India
Royal Exchange Assurance
London Assurance
York Buildings
Middlesex
Covent Garden
Duke of Newcastle
Lord Champberlain
George Cook
Barker
Knights of the Shire
Foon Austen
Henry
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Nota Benz
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Sa'op
Sithops