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Debate on House Attendance and Deserters in the British Assembly
The House debated absent members and the motion to brand absentees as deserters. Horatio Walpole opposed the motion while others argued for strict attendance and summons by the Speaker. Letters to sheriffs and stewards were planned to enforce attendance on the Day Fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Perry
Speaker
Great Britain
Sandys
Horatio Walpole
John Rushout
William Yorge