Liberty Trial Victory in Wilkes Case Shocks Westminster
News reports in London detail the verdict in John Wilkes v Robert Wood over the seizure of papers tied to the North Briton affair. The jury awarded damages and costs, praising personal rights and prompting celebration in the streets.
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Opinion on the peace and Franco-Spanish alliance
A reader defends the peace as not yet permanent, arguing France and Spain are expanding naval power and that Britain faces threats from Dutch and other allies. The letter questions imperial sentiment, cites Dunkirk, Indian intrigue, and naval buildup, urging caution toward assumed stability.
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