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Newspaper

London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Nov 11, 1779

Page

2

Middlesex Freeholders Meet at Mermaid Tavern over Election Grievances

A large assembly of Middlesex freeholders at the Mermaid tavern Hackney heard a sheriff letter calling for a county meeting to consider petitioning the House of Commons for redress of alleged injuries by Lord North. Alderman Townsend presided and Mr Wed and Mr Townsend spoke of liberty, constitutional rights, and the need to address the alleged manipulation of seats and nominal offices.

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Petition Moves for Immediate Inquiry into Middlesex Sufferings

A Middlesex meeting urged an immediate thorough inquiry into the causes of Britain's humiliation and distress. The petition, drafted by Townshend Wilkes and peers, calls for an official investigation into ministerial conduct and seeks lasting protection for regional rights and constituencies.

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