Freeholders of Middlesex address to Wilkes and Glynn
A lengthy letter from the freeholders of Middlesex to Representatives Wilkes and Glynn denounces parliamentary mistakes, America’s war, and calls for constitutional limits, reduced parliamentary terms, and redress of grievances. It highlights oppressions in America, Catholic vs Protestant tensions, and urges action to preserve liberties and end the civil strife. The document also details a public meeting at the Half Moon and motions supporting a London freeholders letter.
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John Wilkes
John Glynn
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Maer
Ree
Foch
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Richardfow
Att Goodluck
Cornhill and
Charingzcrofs
Harter
Herselves
Gasalucé
Charing-cross
Beilings
Cornhill
Lottagy
Tosedol
Im Cox
Hoxznsgy
Psance
King’s Arms
Fleet Feet
Minorigs
Livery of Sidon Holds Turbulent Meeting at Halfmoon
At Cheapside the Livery of Sidon chose two candidates to recommend next Friday to the Court of Aldermen for Lord Mayor. Deputy Pipe chaired. Mareau spoke against administration, blows followed between factions, then Macall proposed Lord Mayor and John Sawbridge as the two fit choices, carried unanimously. Crompton read an address to electors, meeting adjourned amid turbulence rare for such gatherings.
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Sidon
Halfmoon
Cheapside
Deputy Pipe
Mareau
Walter Humphries
Macall
John Sawbridge
Crompton
Great Britain
Middlesex
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