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Treaty letter to Parliament sparks delayed response at Oxford
The King of France requests continuation of the treaty via a letter read to Parliament. MPs refer the matter to a committee, resisting a seat measure, while noting Oxford’s opposition. The House orders publication of an earlier Resolution granting delinquents parliamentary passes and directs the Goldsmiths Hall committee to handle terms. News arrives of Weymouth’s recapture after a French-backed assault plans were thwarted at Melcombe.
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France
Oxford
Scarborough
Weymouth
Commons
M. Speaker
Goldmithshall
Ball
Habberdalbershal
Melcome Regis
Chappell
Melcome
Melcombe