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Container Reference (shelfmark) Add MS 30865-30896 Place Westminster, England

1. Add MS 30866

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Add MS 30866
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EIGHT diaries of J. Wilkes, from the day of his release from the King's Bench, 17 April, 1770 to 31 October, 1797, four weeks before his death. The greater part of no. 5, 24 July, 1779-21 July, 1782, and all no. 7, 1 Jan. 1789 -31 Aug. 1793, are wanting. There are however rough memoranda for the...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Apr 1770-31 Oct 1797
Extent:
1 item

2. Add MS 30884

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Add MS 30884
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1. "BRIEF for Mr. Wilkes in support of his Petition in the. House of Commons" ; 1768. ff. 1-31. 2. Arguments in the Common Pleas for the discharge of Wilkes; May, 1763. ff. 32-62. 3. Report-of the case of the King v. Donald McLane, a soldier accused of murder in the riots in St.George's Fields; 9 Aug.1768. ff.65-76. Paper; ff. 77. Folio.
Scope & Content:
John Wilkes, MP: Papers relating to legal proceedings against him: 1763-1768. John Wilkes, MP: Correspondence and papers: 1739-1831. includes: f. 65 London, Parishes. St. Mary Aldermary: Trial of a soldier for murder in the riot in St. George's Fields: 1768. f.65 Donall McLane, soldier: Trial...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
May 1763-1768
Extent:
1 item

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