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South Sea Company Doctors and Brokers in Parliament Scandal
In a chaotic session evidence surfaced of large South Sea Stock transfers to a Treasury lord and other figures as the Lords debated a bill disabling brokers. The Sub-Governor and directors sought counsel, Knight fled to Calais, and letters urged accounting while a deep intrigue unfolded amid adjournments and accusations.
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Vernor
South Sea Company
Stroude
Testard
Lacour
Commons
South Sea
Treasury
Duke of W
Naaman
Gebazi
Earl of Frerborough
Knight
Dirk
Calais
Surman
Southsea