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Debate Over Slave Trade Bills and Bankroft Patent Renewal
In sessions Friday May 24 the opposition contends with the Slave Trade Bills while Derby Moira and the Lord Chancellor clash over a Bankroft bark preparation patent. Derby seeks four month delay, Moira opposes postponement, arguing all parties should be heard. The Chancellor warns of risks to industry. The bill ordered read a second time in four months. Adjourned.
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Bankroft
Earl of Derby
Cornsel
Earl
Moira
Rofe
George Jr
Scotland
Pitt
Committee of Secrecy
Wyndham
Mornay
East India Company