Historical Register in London, Middlesex

Public Hatred and Estate Balances in 18th Century Debate

A 18th century session records a divided debate over confiscation and use of estates since 1714, with Freeman and Jekyll arguing for Treasury power to prevent mischief. The motion on Arstuffe’s estate fails, while another on his and his family’s holdings as of 26 October 1718 passes. The document provides an exact bill of the late Sub-Governor and Deputy-Governor estates of the East India Company, sworn to the Exchequer and with allocated per-person allowances.