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South Sea Scheme Scrutiny Moves In Parliament
Historical Register reports a parliamentary push to expose South Sea Company finances. Directors must reveal calculations behind 160 percent third subscriptions and 30 percent dividend promises, plus minutes, by laws, and company officers. Duke of Wharton and Lord North weigh in on national credit concerns as sessions proceed.
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South Seaompany
Shipfen
William Wyndhem
Shipen
Committee of Treasury
Commons
Duke of Wharton
House of Lords
Lord North and Grey
South Sea