Historical Register in London, Middlesex

Fees and motives in Attorney General case described

The testimony outlines hints of large sums paid to the Attorney General by opposing sides as the narrator sought to enlarge his own fees. He details asking clients to raise money, ultimately receiving twenty guineas, and notes the Clerk’s insinuations about generous payments on caveats. He recounts delivering the June order of reference for mines and barony works with ten guineas to the Attorney General, then pursuing hearings for the mine and battery case after a lengthy absence from town. He states he represented merchants of London and Bristol opposing the charter and also handled counter petitions.