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Middlesex Assembly debates short parliaments and placemen
A Middlesex County meeting at Mile End debated shortening parliaments to curb corruption. Sir Watkin Lewes pressed for exclusion of placemen and pensioners, while others urged amendments. John Wilkes spoke on liberty and reform, supporting shorter parliaments as essential to redress.
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Yeterday
Praeenoppsis Ortas
Mippuesex
Mile-End
Sawbridge
Wilkes
Sheriff Oliver
Mr. Wilkes
Oliver
Yorkshire
George Savile
Watkin Lewes
Richard Oliver
Ricward
Watkin
Middlesex
Withes
Mya Sawbridge
Sitr
House of Commons
Sesson
Yenal
Freeholders
Lasbridge
Destru&ion
Sir Watkin
Horne
Hémeé
R ‘S
Hoine
Hoitie
Kwieur
John Wilkes, Esq
Serjeart Glynn
County of
George Savitz
Johar Wilkes
Glynn
Sir George Savile
Reynolds
Esg
Lewes
Benjamin
Mets
Oliver Nowe
Mipplesex