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Private Concerns and Royal Charter Tension in 1729
In 1729 the General Court faces pressure over private concerns and royal instructions. The speaker cites a July 1721 House message to Governor Shute condemning parliamentary methods and warns against tempting the governor to breach orders. A August 27 letter and a September message defend Crown authority and accuse opponents of misleading the people.
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