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Petition Controversy Over Clergy Rights Amid Libel Accusations
The Historical Register notes a high Earl urging an enquiry into authors and promoters of a supposed libel. A Court Lord criticizes the irregular petition presentation by the Archbishop of York. A protestation defends petitioning rights as essential to the people and clergy, condemning undue indulgence toward Quakers and stressing lawful, peaceful dissent within Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl
London
Canterbury
York
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