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Debate on South Sea Bill and Confiscation of Directors
The Commons debate centers on restraining the South Sea directors from leaving the kingdom for a year and seizing their estates. Sir Joseph Fekyll urges action to secure authors of the public misfortune, supported by Horatio Walpole and others. The motion passes nemine contradicente, with committees formed to draft the bill and pursue enforcement. The session highlights renewed vigor and a focus on accountability for the South Sea crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fekyll
Commons
South Sea ¢ Company
Horatio Walpole, Esq
South Sea
Pengelly
Spencer Cowper
Joseph Fekyl
Master of the Rolls
Horatio Walpole
Serjeant Pengelly