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Stage scene and political intrigue in a London drawing room
Fragment from a 18th century newspaper page recounts a tense exchange among Alderman Bratt and W, discussing remonstrances and constitutional risk. Plans for affidavits, letters, and printing are proposed, with threats of perjury and political maneuvering amid looming mayoral futures. An attached reader letter and Tower cruelty note a separate incident, followed by a detailed Old Bailey trial over forged wills involving Burch and Martin.
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Kirkman
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Sylva
Rockingham
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Jil
Nickman
Burch
Martin
Old Bailey
Justice Willes
Jutice Athhurtt
Edward Burch
Matt. Martin
Andrew Chadwick
Sarahise
Charter Place
Lancasre
Andrew
Lay
Irew
Bronks
Andrew Chit
Sarah Law
Saint Andrew
Sarah Baw
Chadwick
Ireland
Sir Andrew
Grafton