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Noted Conflicts Over South Sea Stock Promoter Claims
A speech argues the stock purchases were not made for personal profit and traces the origin of the scheme to Sir John Blunt and Lord Stanhope. It contends the scheme was not communicated until late 1719 and that subsequent actions show no sole pursuit of gain, addressing Commons accusations.
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Commons
South- Sea Company
South-Sea Company
Laff India Company
Sir John Blunt
Lord Stanhope
Hanover
Clayton
John Binney
Knight
Zobz