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Debates Over Sir Lambert Blackwell and Sir John Blunt Votes
A heated session records a division on Sir Lambert Blackwell with 112 to 108 votes in favor. Rival plans for Sir John Blunt include sums from one shilling to thousands, as supporters defend his openness while opponents accuse him of promoting schemes harming unwary investors. The exchange features Robert Walpole defending Blunt and longtime protectorship accusations, amid a tense Treasury anecdote and notices of various subscribers’ losses.
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Lambert Blackwell
Vis
John Rene
Laurence Carter
James Cavendifa
Bummer
Joseph Fekyell
Sioper
Milner
John Smith
Horatio Walpole
Scoper
Treasury
Sir John
Walpole
Robert Walpole
Sir John Blunt
R. Walpole
Jefsop
Sir Fobn
London
John
Feffop
Hitchinbroke
John Blesnt