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Knight’s Disappearance Sparks South Sea Inquiry Amid Court Pressure
The South Sea affair widens as Robert Knight, Cathier of the South Sea Company, vanishes after partial questioning. The Committee of Secrecy urges Royal Proclamation and pursuit, seeking immediate orders to seize and prevent escape of Knight and any South Sea officers. Parliament locks doors while clerks carry requests to King at St James's.
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Surman
Committee of Secrecy
South Sea House
House of Commons
Thomas Pengelly
Robert Knight
Cathier
South Sea Company
Daid
Zolly
Knight
St. James’s
Afethaen
Houshhold
Commons