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Portmouth Fire Letters Stir Political Scandal
A scanned fragment shows a letter from J. Britain accusing Lord Mansfield and others of treachery over the Portmouth fire and alleging secret payments. The text presents a controversial exchange arguing for a full inquiry and trial, with warnings of political motives and calls to vindicate public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Suffolk
Count de Guignes
Lord Sujuk
Britain
Portlyouth
Lord Mansfield
England
Portmouth