The Address Debate Over Secure Rights in 18th Century
A wartime style squabble among Court and Country factions over the word Secure prompts a long parliamentary skirmish. Sir Joseph Fekyll argues for adding language to protect rights and liberties, with leaders like Walpole, Finch, Talbot, and Pulteney among the speakers. In the end the motion passes by a large majority, and a committee is set to draft the address.