Debates Over Military Treaties and American War Tide
A long speech summary notes the dangers of current policy toward America, arguing for conciliation or force, criticizing foreign troops and subsidies, and recounting past tax decisions. Lords discuss command, Hessian forces, and the Massachusetts Bay Charter, with mixed views on alliance, debt, and domestic burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James the
Nottor
Great Britain
America
Hesfe
Massachusetts Bay
Lord Suffolk
Duke of Bedford
Lord Bute
Asioble Farr
Lord Chatham
London
England
Frazer
Prussia
Lord Lyttthion
Jefcus
Britain
Lord Camden
Allie
Ble
House of Commons March 7 debate on harbour and lighting
The House of Commons discussed the spread of greed in the supply report and considered a bill to widen and preserve Workington harbour, which passed negatively without a division. Sir Joseph Mawbey submitted a bill concerning lighting and watching for the parish of Camberwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Workington
Joseph Mawhbey
Cambernwchl
House Debates On Army Extras And Hindon Bribery Case
Friday session crowded as Col Barrte motion for extra ordinaries debate passes. Accounts ordered laid before the House. Alderman Oliver moves to rescind May 5 prosecution of Richard Beckford for bribery attempts in Hindon, backed by Danning and opposed by Souge and Creatures. Militia funding approved from land tax. session adjourned to Monday.
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Barte
Colostz
Tartley
Tord North
Rice
Oliver
Gane
Richard Beckford
Hindon
Danning
George Souge
George Creatures
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Lord London
Abercromby
Stanwix
Jeffery Amherst
Jeffery Lord Shelburne
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Chatham
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