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An Erazure Lately Made in The Historical Register
The March 1717 Historical Register notes erasures and disputed entries in the Burgesses election. It cites Captain Pyet and David Shilfox erasures, contested voting rights of Sampson Presly and John Widmer, and claims Charles Collyer was not duly elected while Harry Waller was. It reports Mr. Richard Shrimpton jailed for election abuses and Ed ward Marshall censured for reading a riot proclamation during a legally convened session. A March 13 petition from Cesar Cil court is also described regarding life tenancy and remainders in Wixford area properties.
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Pyet
David Shilfox
Sampson Presly
John Widmer
Charles Collyer
Harry Waller
Richard Shrimpton
Newgate
Speaker
Edward Marshall
Caeping-Wisombe
Foward Marshall
Cesar Cilcourt
Esys
Dudley Colloun
Eros
Morena
Moeccrry
Wixfird
Firth
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