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South Sea Company General Court and Bondholder Action
The South Sea Company holds a General Court to address quorum changes for the inspection committee and to confirm prior resolutions. Bondholders at a December and January meeting debate early bond exchanges, with seven hundred thousand pounds paid and over two hundred thousand more ready to be paid. The West Indies merchants face departure orders linked to a Spanish register ship reprisal, prompting a memorial to the Duke of Newcastle.
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South Sea Company
John Eyles
General Court
West Indies
Great Britain
Duke of Newcastle