Destruction of Malmsbury Burgess Writ and Harburgh Lottery Queries
The Commons ordered a new writ for Malmsbury Wiltshire to replace the deceased John Fermor. Papers on Mr Layer were opened then sealed. contention over public access led to referral to the committee. Debates on Malt-Bill Mutiny and Desertion, plus contempt for Billingsly, marked ongoing proceedings and a Ways and Means resolution postponed to the 21st.