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Proceedings on the South Sea Bill in the Commons and Lords
In 1696 the Commons hear petitioners and counsel on a public Exchequer bill to issue over one million in new bills for lending to the South Sea Company. Parties debate whether Talbot names may be probed, witnesses examined, and who may respond as counsel, with further adjournments and decisions.
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Commons
House of Peers
South-Sea Company
Fitz-William
Pitt
Zoucher
George Talbot
John Talbot
Longford