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Progress in the South Sea Bill and related measures
The historical record notes progress in a May session with the South Sea Company relief bill and associated financial clauses. Readings, petitions, and committee actions address estates of Sir George Cornwall and others, with motions to disable officers of the South Sea Company and related public credit concerns.
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South-Sea Company
George Cornwall
Jacob Sawbridge
Elias Turner
Celchefer
Pontefract
Commons
Wood
Douglas
Hamilton
States General
South Sea Company
John Aiflabte
Duke of Ormond