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Early 18th Century Parliament Proceedings on Bills and Writs
The passage details Commons actions including writs for Preston Burgess election, amendments to bills against gold and silver ware frauds, relief for Chancery suitors, anti bribery measures in elections, workmen wage laws in woollen manufactories, and a vote to grant seven thousand pounds for Scottish barracks and fortifications. Names include Daniel Pulteney, Sir George Oxenden, Daniel Campbell, Sir William Yonge, and others.
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Fens
Bedford
Commons
Preston
County of
Lancaster
Daniel Pulteney
Ireland
Alderman
House
Daniel Canpoel
Efys
George Oxenden
High Court of Chancery
John Bujlout
Daniel Campbel
Glasgow
William Yonge
Great Britain
Scotland