History of Parliament June 1717 and related bills
Proceedings in the Commons from June 2 to July 22 1717 detailing measures to curb smuggling and fraud in customs to secure parliamentary freedom and prepare bills on tumultuous assemblies writ delays and militia usefulness. Also petitions regarding military transfer, half pay for officers of French regiments in Ireland, and a widow Catherine Gilmer seeking relief over a protestant professed papist Bridget liened impersonation case.