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South Sea Directors and Subscriptions Detailed in House
In obedience to an order of the House of Commons on December 17, lists and lifts of money subscriptions to the South Sea Company are laid out. The return to the order delays presenting the second and third subscription lifts and payments, with five ledgers alphabetically cataloged by letters. Mr. Shippen condemns alleged fraud and deceitful management by directors and accomplices, arguing for further papers to expose the scheme.
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Honourable House of Commons
South Sea Company