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Turbulent Lobby Scene Over South Sea Debts Petition
A disrupted session in Westminster describes the crowd demanding justice for annuitants and redeemable funds. Justices of the Peace are summoned as the South Sea Company matter prompts petitions by Sir John Ward and others urging relief and a hearing for creditors against the Public Credit Bill.
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Air
Irvine
Thomas Kennedy
Exchequer
Scotland
Brecon
Edward Williiams
Deceas
House of Commons
Mulciende
City of Westminster
John Ward
South-Sea Company
South Sea Company
Kate
Honourable House of
Gilbert Heath