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Imprisoned Author Describes Harsh Treatment and Hearings
The speaker recites his ordeal as author of a paper, detailing illegal midnight arrests, a general warrant, Tower detention, and paper seizures. He cites expulsions, habeas corpus issues, and a Commons hearing while defending universal liberty and contesting ministerial despotism. The narrative includes his discharge by judges and questions over the North Briton No. 45 prosecution and subsequent trials.
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Egremsit
Halifax
Court of Common Pleas
Brunswick
Jnland
Scotmen
England
Scotland
Ireland
George Street
House of Commons
King’s Bench
Republicann