Historical Register in London, Middlesex

South Sea Inquiry and Land Tax Advances in Parliament

The record notes new writ for Grampound Borough to replace the deceased Sir Charles Cooke, and a bill to curb corruption in freeholders lists. Lords queried South Sea Directors Affe and Alafer, exposing large bribes tied to stock gains. A Lords resolution condemns improper stock transfers by directors, urging publication. The Commons pass the third reading of the Land Tax bill as Joye reports stock details to a secrecy committee.