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New Writ for Wells Citizen and early Commons actions
In the Historical Register No XVII dated Nov 28, a writ is ordered to elect a Wells citizen in place of the deceased John Dod. The Commons resolve to grant a supply to the King, and request accounts on duties, funds, and costs for 1720. Nov 30 hearings address Calicoes duties and Spain goods entries. Dec 1 petitions on wool trade are read and referred. ships in sea pay and naval stores are discussed.
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City of
Wells
John Dod
Commons
Customs
Spain
London
Common Council
Norwich
Coventry
East Indies
John F.nnings
Xing