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England's Hessian Troops Funded for 1728 War Service
Historical Register notes a convention with Landgrave of Hesse Casel to hire 12000 Hessians at lower cost than national troops. Parliament votes 280 to 84 to grant 230923l 11s 8d for their service in 1728. The Malt Tax bill is amended with a credit clause. Exchequer briefings cover pre 1716 debts and coal and colliery duties funds through 1727.
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