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Trade and Bribe Deliberations in 1696 Letters
A long extract details covert money troubles and bribery concerns in 1696. It cites plans to trade bad silver by weight, calls for secrecy, and notes a Privy Seal discharging a collector of 2000. It critiques MPs and Lords, stressing public finance, representation, and the dangers of greed, with an ensuing advertisement for Latin language lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Burrough
Newgate
Sach
House of Lords
Fianifax
Commons
Honfe of Commons
England
God
St. Stephen’s Chappel
Royal Exchange