Two Letters to the Editor from M C Rudd
A long letter from M C Rudd defends her innocence against accusations of bribery and false noble birth. She recounts seeking public rebuttal, explains her relationship with Daniel P, and details financial ruin, loyalty, and endured deceit. She cites visits to Paris, bankruptcy, and a hoped broker partnership, ending with plans to move with their children.
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M.C. Rudd
P Spa
Daniel P
Red
Kandal
Robert
Mr. Jr
Feinburgh
Mr. P
Almos
Paris
Retile
Rcused
Robert PP
Cris
Professon
Shaftesbury Election Committee Letter from 1773 poisoning notes
A Shaftesbury election committee examination recounts money payments tied to the borough’s election. Witnesses describe Punch money deliveries through a wainscot hole, forged notes from Maryland and Pennsylvania, and arrangements to pay voters. Details cover witnesses from Good, Orme, and Buckland, shopkeepers, and Woos. The testimony notes bag contents, disguises, and the Red Lion inn as a payment point, with allegations of organized vote manipulation.
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Maryland
Pennsyvania
Germany
Annapolis
Pennsylvania
Goddard
Harding
Tof
Tung
Perons
Punch
Iris
Friends of
Sikes and Romobold
United Intent
Fingle
Sykes
Lencon
London
Buckland
Bach
Weite
Good
Corporation
United Interest
Page
Venner
Red Lion
Wilon
Archelaus Orme
Londo
Glenbucket
Orme
Tie
Buckland the Elder
Ludwell Lane
Red-Lion
John Good
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Falkland Island
J Pp
France
de. Branke
Vee
Hensith
Imma
Atlak Poffeilea
Solongee Alier
Lupon
Tan
John Willes
Lonpun
Curry
Shaftesbury Election Committee