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The Whisperer and City Council Debate on Repeal Motives
A fragment from a 18th century proceeding shows Lord Mayor Micajah Perry and Aldermen opposing a motion. Heathcote defends the need to confront attempted excise and warns the city’s rights would suffer if a minority blocks petitions. Names include Harley Bankes Plumbe Kirkman and others.
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Micajah Perry
Humphrey Parsons
John Barnard
Robert ,Willimot
Heathcote
Aldermen
Harley, Bankes
Plumbe, Kirkman, &c. &c. &c