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Townshend chosen MP for Winchelsea and Leskard seat filled
In Westminster this day the elections show Thomas Townshend as Member for Winchelsea, with Clarges and Cotton to stand for Westminster’s Port. Trials at the Court of King’s Bench reveal a notable Lincolnshire marriage dispute, amid news of East India fleet sailing and financial stock updates.
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Thomas Townshend
Lord Townshend
Winchelsea
Leskard
Clutterbuck
Edward Blist
Deceas
King’s Bench
Westminster
Francis Hilliard
Plantiff
Anne Grantham
Lincolnshire
Christopher Hillard
East India
Mocha
Downs
Barrington
Hunter
Prince Augustus
Reeves
Craggs
Graham
Rochester
Fazakerley
Crawford
Manchester Court
India
York Buildings
Royal Exchange Assurance
London Afsurance
Bank
London Assurance
Ohn Cotton
Hutcheson
Cotton
Hasting
Thomas Clarges
Queen Anne
Great Britain
R. Gosling
Middle Temple Gate
Fleet