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Affray Over Petition and Lords Commons Muted Messages
Historical record notes the rejection of Robert Surman’s petition as deputy cashi er of the South Sea Company and an order for an humble Address to the King. Parliament briefed Lords on witnesses for Mr Aiflabie’s affair and discussed letters and precedents amid continued messaging between Houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Surman
South Sea Company
Aiflabie
Lords
Commons
George Bailie
Richard Edgcumbe
William Lowndes
Charles Stanhope
Henry Kelsall
William Clayton
Richard Hampden
George Delaevall
Robert Furner
Bart
Edward Wortley
Fortt Aiflabie
South- Sea Company
John Aiflabie
Esg, &c
Weymondfold
Committee of
Lord Hinchinbroke
George Bailie, Esq