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Debates on public debt proxies and East Sea stock in 1700s Commons
The Historical Register details the Commons and Lords actions on the public debts bill. Proposals from the South Sea Company are discussed. witnesses include Surman Hawes Weymond fold Weddall and others. John Aiflabie faces bar and witness orders. Craggs petitions are referred to the committee for counsel hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sea Company
Robert Surman
Francis Hawes
Matthew Weymondfold
Thomas Weddall
Theodore Fanffen
Lambert Blackwell
Mr. Webster
Robert Knight
John Fellows
John Blunt
John Faulconbridge
Edmond Waller
Edward Gibbon
Charles Joye
Commons
Aiflabie
Craggs
Lords
Lord Carleton
House of Lords
John Aiflabie
House of Commons
Aifladie
Edmond Waller, Esq
Mr. Craggs