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Wilkes Defies Seizure and Receives Public Acclaim
A 1763 court scene shows John Wilkes lauding liberty after a contentious seizure. Crowds roar applause as he leaves Westminster Hall, then petitions state officials to recover stolen papers and confront alleged libel charges, amid fires and celebrations at his home.
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Jeant
Lerty
Wilkes
The
Common Pleas
Great George Street
Westminster
Mr. Wilkes
Court of Common Pleas
Secretaries of State
Grignion
Buffelfreet
Covent-Garden
John Fielding
Bow-street
Egremont
Halifax
John Spinnage