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London Livery Sermon by James Townsend on Wilkes Accusations
James Townsend defends his honesty amid Wilkes’s anonymous accusations. He recalls the Common Hall episodes from Sept to Oct 1770, charges retracted or contested, and calls out Wilkes for misrepresentation. Townsend affirms duty over faction, cites Holder’s testimony, and urges the Livery to judge by actions, not rumors.
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London
Wilkes
Sawbridge
Henry Sampson Woodfall
Mr. Wilkes
Woodfall
Wilks
Guildhall
House of Commons
Wikes
Alderman Turner
Order of the Aldermens
Avia
Holder
Commons
Aileese
Previers
Crofv
Sawbrigg
Bull
Alderman Oliver
Mr. Crofy
Mr. Croftby
House of Comnons
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Crofor
Oliver
Alderman
Alderman Townstnd
Austin-friars
Fich Marshalligan
Flere
Townsend
Addersham
Robert Holder
Clk
Common Council
Taywer
Goramon
Trecofhick
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Crosby
City of
Thunday
Robert Ladbroke
Barlow Trecothick
James Townsend
John Sawbride
William Bakew
Joseph Martin
Hodges
Els
Princess Dowager of Wales
Beckford
Trecothick
Aldemnen
Crosthy
Reynolds
Fastion
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