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Parliamentary Proceedings on Trade and Bribery Bills 1728
The record details the House’s handling of a 60 000 pound distribution for 1728 services, measures to improve trade and European peace, and petitions from merchants. It notes delays to March 13, debates on piracy suppression and insolvency relief, and a strong move to curb bribery in elections. Also mentions petitions from merchants trading with Portugal Spain and Italy over ships seized and losses claimed at Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Commons
America
Whale House
Robert Apgleton
Jaun
Joan Ellerker
Neanzate
Ellerker Bradshaw
Beverley
York Iir
Portugal
Spain
Italy
Madrid