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The South Sea Scheme Sparks Lordly War of Blame
The Earl of Sunderland defends the South Sea Act as a sound plan to relieve national debt while critics in Parliament condemn the project and its execution. Duke of Wharton and Lords North Grey and Cawder press for punishment of offenders, while Sunderland argues Treasury Directors were chosen for fit management and proper execution.
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Earl of Sunderland
South Sea
Duke of Wharton
Ferlons
Lord North and Grey
Earl of Kingdon
Rochester
Earl Cawter
Goo
Rose
Treasury