Fatal Accidental Glyster Incident and Early February Commons
Report of a physician ordered glyster leading to fatal suffocation. Feb 9 proceedings describe Master Taylor petitions in London and Westminster about journeymen combinations for higher prices and shorter hours. Debate over South Sea Company capital stock measures and committee actions follow, with motions on committing to Friday or Monday and votes recorded. notes on public credit and calico bill progress. Also reports Knight’s capture at Antwerp in custody.