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Wilkes Defends Public Conduct in Livery Hall Debate
John Wilkes publishes a detailed defense of his public conduct during the Common Hall dispute with Aldermen Townsend and Sawbridge. He rebuts anonymous accusations, accuses Townsend of evasions on contracts and rota duties, and praises colleagues while urging accountability and duty over prudent politics. The piece blends political confrontation with reflections on liberty and press warrants.
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Gathibailt
Townsend
Sawbridge
Wilkes
U Haid
Lawbridge and
Oliver
Anfewer
House of Commons
Ana
Saine
Almos
Amy Oliver
Wales
Ito
Linbridge
Altho
Townend
Wikes
Kent
Guildhall
Holder
King's Bench
Mr. Sawbridge
Pownsend
Robert Uadbroke
Trecothick
Jef
Ruffel
Sydney
Bishopgate
Bruce Castle
Morris
Hand of Commons
Mr. Townsend
Horne
Alderman Wilkes
Friends of Liberty
Dheir Owen
Alledge
Crosby
Bull
Mr. Crofey
Mr. Wilkes
Aldermen
Mr. Oliver
John Wilkes