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London Chronicle Scribbles on Wilkes and City Misrule
Broad survey of London political broadsides with Wilkes opposition, mayoral intrigue, and the city’s governance. Notes accusations against Nash and Townsend, praise for reform, and the Crown’s influence on Recorder and alderman promotions. Includes satirical quips, public notices, and a vendor’s auction of controversial books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regulus
Townsend
Seorn
Wilkes
House of Hanover
Lord Mansfield
Hackney Garretteer
Caf
Mr. Wilkes
Common Council
Baron Parker
Allen
Smith
Baron” Smythe
Recorder
Balfe
Macquisk
W.B. Proctor
Justice Gould
King
Bearcroft
Bird
King’s
Recorder of London
Asgill
Bridgen
Stephenson
Turner
Trecothick
Crosby
Kurkman
Sawbridge
Oliver
Bull
Lewes
Plomer
Recorder of
London
Commnion-council