Middlesex County Meeting Grounds Pressing Patriot Outcry
A very numerous Middlesex county gathering met at the Mile-End Assembly Room with Sheriff Plomer presiding. Speakers, including Mr Markall and Mr Justice Pell, debated whether Middlesex should instruct its two parliamentary representatives amid fierce criticisms of American measures and government policy with arguments over electors rights and colonial taxation.
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County of
Middlesex
Sheriff Plomer
Corfu
Button
Wilmot
America
Justice Pell
Mrr. Pell
Middlesex Freeholders Proclaim Alarm Over Parliament Crisis
The Middlesex Freeholders address Joan Wilkes and John Glynn urging swift constitutional security. They condemn the late Commons for overreach, demand shorter parliaments, scrutiny of public expenditures, and opposition to new taxes or foreign troops. A letter to Great Britain is read and supported.
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Joan Wilkes
John Glynn
Essquirees, Knights OF the Shire
County of
Middlesex
House of Commons
Justice Pell
Britain
Justice Peil
A Letter From The Freeholders Of Great Britain
A letter to the freeholders of Great Britain warns of the perilous state of public affairs. It cites a recent House of Commons vote overruling rights, outlines grievances with the American colony, and condemns ministry inaction and preparations for war. The letter urges reconciliation and denounces coercive measures and Catholic incitement.
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House of Commons
America
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Staples
Charles II
George II
Stephen Sayre
Pennsylvania
Averisall
Os “Estera
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Friends of Government
New York
Fran J1cis Bernard
Mr. Sayre
Francis Bertenard
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Sayre
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Europe
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London
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Freeholders of
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