Address from the Peace of Shire urging reforms to Parliament
A proclamation from the Justices and Freeholders of the Shire in 1734 urges the Member for the County to support laws for election rights, reducing corruption, limiting royal influence, and strengthening Parliament's independence. It calls for shorter Parliaments, restrained excise, and clearer election qualifications, with ongoing communication to electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laon
Jerse
Faid
Reaa
Shire
Signer
Minhes
Padgiamgar
Geeral
Scotland
Guiides
Basto
Credis
EleAion
London Letter from Exeter on Parliament Candidates
From Exeter a long letter reports on candidates for Devon and Barnstable including Sir William Courtenay, Henry Rolle, and Mr Upcate. It notes potential shifts in seats, discussions of commissions, and forthcoming parliamentary seating in London. Also mentioned are notable deaths, noble connections, and a recent birth of Horatio Walpole’s daughter with royal and Dutch connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westerday
Exeter
Walia Courtenay
Henry Rolle
Knights of the Shire
Devon
John Chichester
Theophilus
Barnstable
Upcate
Walid
Cate Rochestar
Williams
Lipa Kent
Thes
Thomas
Jamies
Martin Bradent
Dublin
Anne Connolly
Mr. Connolly
London
Noewith
Edward Ward
Batt
CoWigl Morden
Guy
Bacon
Lomaire
Kut
Alden
Londons
Nir
Morelli
Showell
Nayfor
Ames
Burfays
Birtford
Evade
Smyth
Edinburgh
Massays
Stowely Bay
Ates
Downet de Abdyie
Horatio Walpole
Robert Walpole
Whitehail
Caroline
Sestahie
Bartingtony
Newcastle
Inftant
Haughton
Shiffnal
Shropshire
Humphry Brigges
Norfolk
Edward II
Oliver Brietes
Shrhyit's
Ernestry Park
Kudlow
Elizabeth
Shiffnal Church
Petingete
Humphry
Coningsby
Nenettler
Hampton- Court
Michael Newren
Bath
Saleyyue
Gaspowdler Blot
mary't-Avine
Robert Moreton
Haughtony
Moreton
Stourton Castle
Staffordshire
Bridges
Edwait
Hudiphry’ Brives
Pistip Carey
Richart
Woddhey
Mongénerg
Adderley
Hamphry Byspees
Sori
Princiny
Alderson
Bamphry
Hugh
Beanie
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